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suming the awful prerogative of demanding money, and cursing those who dare to stand in their way, or to oppose them.

Moreover they assumed the liberty, power and authority, to determine the state of all mankind, by judging some to be burnt to death here, for heresy, and consigning them to the flames of hell forever hereafter.

potic rulers and priests administer, when people are trained in ignorance and servitude, without a possibility of redress or improvement, must appear.obnoxious to every virtuous mind, whose judgement is according to correct principles, as man stands in relation to his Creator, and to his fellow creature!

The conduct of Ferdinand VII. and the priests with the government of Spain, has become so odious and detestable, that most of their provinces in America have shaken off the yoke, or are striving to do so; to enjoy privileges bestowed upon them by the God of nature. Both parties in Mexico, the province next to Louisiana, have agreed on reciprocal principles, to become one; and reject Ferdinand, because he rejected the constitution offered him--which had secured a measure of

On the other hand, that one DROP of Jesus' blood was sufficient to atone for the world, therefore all the rest was given to the pope, for indulgences to commit sin, which might be committed with impunity without remorse. Furthermore, the Christians could do something over and above what was required, which of course would be meritorious; and these were put into a box with the merits of Christ, and the keys were given to St. Peter, and his successors in office, to issue" liberty of conscience." those indulgences as above. By these means the world was imposed on unwarranted and prevented regeneration; so that kings themselves have been the dupes of PRIESTS, and a word from the Bishop would produce a greater effect than Buonaparte in a whole campaign, with an hundred thousand men, and to suspect the imposition, was esteemed impious in the highest degree.

From the "law religion" of Constantine the great, orginated episcopacy, which is modelled after the old "Roman law," of monarchy; and from Phochus, who murdered the emperor, two daughters and six sons, originated the title of "universal bishop," who in return gave Phochus absolution for the horrid murder.

To keep the people ignorant was the policy of the priests. Hence, what books were not destroyed by the barbarians, from the northern hive, and by the Saracens, were monopolized by the priests, and what books were written in Latin, in order to carry on the joke until these very modern times; and even the city doctors give their written prescriptions in the same language, for the same purpose and

ends.

And such was the ignorance, even among the clergy, that a bishop could not write his name, but would make a mark for his SIGN. Hence the origin of the term "sign a paper," instead of subscribe, &c.

Thus, whoever looks at the state of the world in the solitary ages the origin of power-the improvement in society-the revolutions, from cause to effect, will find a field for reflection. Here may be observed great sources of error, by deciding concerning ancient institutions and manners by ideas and customs which prevail in our own time, when there is no likeness in the principle or the form.

Such tyranny and oppression as the des

Six thousand Bibles and as many Testaments, in French, to be distributed in those countries of America inhabited by French. The Bishop of New Orleans has sanctioned the same, and will use his influence to promote it; which under a Popish government he never would durst to have done. His remarks on the hand of Moses in the affair of Amalek, while the battle was in suspense, when the intruders with high-minded anticipations were coming, were judicious and very impressive!

Considering the attachment of the Prince Regent to Mrs. Fitzherbert, a bitter Romanist, with the present gradual rise of popery in the different countries of Europe, and the address of the Irish clergy to the Pope; also the fuss by the Romanists in Baltimore, their "Te Deum" on the restoration of the pope (who went home from his prison to Rome triumphant, in great pomp; and moreover the pompous preparations to receive some of the monarchs on a visit) connected with the curious vaults or cells on a singular construction.

May not this be designed for a private INQUISITION? Seeing the King of Spain's money, with the influence of the pope and priests, were the moving cause! Are not those things pregnant with important and interesting matter? How soon will time unfold it, the events must determine!

Ferdinand, who was restored by the power of BRITAIN, has restored the inquisition to the uttermost of his ability; and so many are the prisoners taken up for heresy, that the prisons are not adequate to hold them: hence monasteries and convents are converted to that purpose.

Of two evils one can be greater than the other. War, as bad as it has been in Spain, is preferable to the old order of things; for, in this short time, more light beamed into that country, than for centuries before; while the

British and Buonaparte got the Inquisition | be placed to the account of BRITAIN.-For down between them. But now it has been through her policy it commenced with us, and restored, Ferdinand's best friends have not escaped; but the priests have exhorted to put the Cortes out of the way by fire and sword, because they encouraged liberty of conscience, as an introduction to heresy! Do not these things show that the innocent blood is not fully retributed yet?*

The pope (who is restored by virtue of the power of BRITAIN, who fomented combination and hired the allies) has gone home to Rome in pomp; where he was received with great parade, and restored, not only the ancient nobility, with the feudal laws, but also the inquisition, and the order of Jesuits; putting down free-masonry, because t requires only faith in one God, with fu are rewards and punishment which gives liberty of conscience, as though a Protestant could be saved as well as a Romanist: which ideas are considered so liberal as to be an introduction to heresy !

The Sladtholder of Holland, (who is restored by virtue of the power of BRITAIN) is now styled the sovereign prince of the Netherlands, &c., is almost absolute, though once very limited in his power.

The king of France, (who was an exile for about twenty years, and is now restored by virtue of the power of BRITAIN) is far more despotic than Napoleon Buonaparte was-for his senate were some check on him, and his ministers and judges were subject to impeachment; hence the summit of absolute power and dominion until the revolution 1830.

Many Frenchmen have quit these shores within a few months, and gone back to France, perhaps to receive a part of the cup of retribution, seeing many of them were the priests and nobility who fled for refuge, and had a gracious time and space to repent, but whose characters and state were unknown, until just as they went off, when the cloven foot appeared.

our government had no authority to put a stop to it until 1808; and even then no authority was delegated to legislate on it, as it relates to internal affairs for each state retains the prerogative to govern its own internal policy: Of course none but state governments have a power to legislate on the subject, or a right so to do. Hence the evil, as it relates, to America, must be considered only as a state and not a national sin; seeing that eleven states out of eighteen, are out of the spirit of it!

The king of Prussia is equally indebted to the power of BRITAIN for his return, &c.

Such strides for absolute dominion, to bind the people, the world never exhibited before. The nations of Europe are nearly on an equal level to British provinces, considering their low, reduced, degraded state. Hence she may be considered as "Queen of the Ocean," and "Mistress of the world;" but how long those things will continue as they are now, is very uncertain-time must unfold it.

The idea of liberty and the degrees of light in Britain were progressive as all other things are of a social nature. Even the Creator's law in nature, does not cause meridian light from midnight darkness; but the twilight of aurora gently brings the change as the human eye can bear it-and new wine must be put into new bottles only. Or in other words, there must be a proper relation and fitness of things, uniformly in all the ways and works of God, which are done in wisdom, and worthy of himself!

Many people have attempted to bring every thing to a theory which they study and pursue-the doctors and law-established priests not excepted. But most of the valuable medicines now in use were discovered by quacks, and accidents so called; but I ask whether it be not, rather, with more propriety to call it PROVIDENCE!-I leave people to judge! Near forty thousand Frenchmen perished in | The state of the world in the beginning, the attempt to subjugate the colored people in Hayti, and still Louis is bent upon that mischief and in the slave-trade also as well as the Portuguese, (whose king is restored by the power of BRITAIN) who were the first of all in the traffic, and who first set the example, by selling them to Spain, who in turn adopted the practice, and still perserves

therein !

The evil of slavery was introduced into these States BEFORE we become a nation; therefore the turpitude of it nationally, must

As many as ten thousand were put out of the way and never heard of since--see the book on the inquisition recently printed at Boston, justifying it and pleading for one here!

being, as it were a commonwealth, there were sons of God, and they called on his name; so just after the flood it was the same; also among the Jews, from the time of Moses for several hundred years. Greece and Rome improved whilst in their republic state; and so did those cities which were privileged by charters, and those which united by commerce. But violence by oppressors brought judgment on the old world; and also confusion on Babel kingdom. Likewise, after the third monarchy among the Hebrews, they began to degenerate socially in their morals. And so Greece, when usurped by Philip, and ended by Alexander his son. And Rome also, after the second Augustus. And in all other coun

tries where oppression abounds the oppor-ment to locate a tract of country above latitude tunity of improvement is prevented; which 33, west of the Mississippi, for such to emitends to stupify and degenerate the mind into grate to if they please? Would not thousands the greatest darkness and ignorance! go there as tenants to government or otherThose things show the propriety of free in-wise. Let him that readeth understand quiry, and a proper intercourse, and liberty of -and look at circumstances, and view conconscience, and equitable laws and penalties, sequences!

apportioned and fitted to the routine of crimes. Many have wished for all my thoughts and Pure motives to do right, with a line of prop- writings concentrated in a body. With difer conduct, founded on responsibility, accom-ficulty they have been collected, and brought panied with honesty, truth and veracity.to a focus, and published in two volumes, for Schooling ought to be more universal, that the benefit of society, now, and when I am good information might become common and gone the way of all the earth. general, among the people of color, as well as My health is in a tottering frame, and the among the whites; and all who should be born tide of life is begun to turn with me. But after a certain period, to be qualified for what time I have to spend below, I wish citizenship, and freed at a proper age to learn to devote to Zion's welfare, and stem the tora trade; and "WORKHOUSES" to accommo- rent of opposition and temptation, until the date those who will not probably accommodate themselves elsewhere, to prevent a nuisance to society.

There are a large number of free people of color in the United States, who must have an existence somewhere. And as the statute laws in some of the new states prohibit such emigrants to those parts, the question arises, if it would not comport with WISDOM and RIGHTEOUSNESS for our supreme govern-|

journey of life shall close, and my weary soul may gain the Happy Land.

The TEN TOES of Nebuchadnezzar's Image only remain; these TIMES are EVENTFUL, and the SIGNS are portentous; let all the ISRAEL of GOD be in a state of readiness for the coming of the LORD!

LORENZO DOW.

Montville, August 26th, 1843.

CONCLUSION.

COURTEOUS READER

The foregoing Exemplified Experience in Miniature, exhibits the dealings of GOD and MAN, and the DEVIL, in the various and trying scenes of Life through which an individual hath been called to pass, while upon the Journey of Life, in a period of nearly fifty-six years

The travels and incidents attendant, are but hints, comparative, to what might have been said or written; but they serve as a specimen, a part for the whole, which admits of reflection to a contemplative mind!

Observations on Polemical Divinity and the subject of the inherent and unalienable Rights of Man, &c. &c., are given for the benefit of

those who may come atter me, in time to come, as well as for those now upon the stage!

We must soon part, therefore as I take leave of you, my request is, to lay aside prejudice, sacrifice SIN-sink into the will of God-take him for your protector and guide by attention to the sweet influence of his spirit on the mind, that you may be useful in your day to your fellow mortals here; and as an inward and spiritual worshipper, ascend to God, thus it may be well with you here and hereafter. Amen. Adieu till we meet beyond this life!

FAREWELL.

LORENZO DOW.

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