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„* THE LE ADE K. ' [*«>• 484. Jot* 2, 18...
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THF "FARTTfflN ^ ™ EARTHEN VESSEL
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THE "TAILOR'S MISSION." One lives and le...
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aefei ^ rs of their homes above miserable sla ^ s of Austrian m isrule ; and the French must feel ^ hat alth otigh they have in each battle turned t hescales of victory in their favour , they have only l so by a small pi-eponderance and at a very fcavy cost . The Germans cannot fig ht as a nation or the support of the Austrian idea- —let that perish ; and in upholding- the German idea they ¦ tvill need no extraneous help . The most inveterate believers in Austria as a counterpoise to-the aggression of Russia or ambition of France , must begin to feel that they have
been mistaken ; and not all the craft of diplomacy can ever reinstate her in the position from -which she hag Mien , as Spain fell , because she has proved herself incapable of embodying progressive ideas . No one has looked to Austria for literature , for science , or for art . She has not been expected , any more than the tribes of Africa , to give the world one serviceable" thought ; and if in her vast dominions here and there an individual has won mental fame , he has been no portion of her system , not indebted to the paternal government for the means of usefulness , but he
has been an insurgent spirit , sighing for emancipation , and longing for the day when the Empire under which lie suffered would be an historical reminiscence , and no longer a heartbreaking fact . The one duty which Balance-of-Power Politicians did expect Austria to perform was , to add to the stability of the European system , and in this she has egregiously failed . The Manchester school would have ' us leave all European questions to-take care of themselves , but there is too much statesmanship in the country to suffer anything of the Mnd to take place , and we have to . do all that we can , fairly and , honourably , to ^ prevent France obtaining a paramount command over Italy ^ and still more to prevent Hungary falling into the hands of the Czar . Kossuth—whatever certain
papers in ay say—did go to Italy by the wish and invitation of the French Emperor , with whom he has by this time most likely had an" interview . At Turin he was heartily welcomed by Count Cavour , and on his route the enthusiasm of the population was so strongly manifested that he had to address them in an Italian speech . The Sardinians felt that Louis Napoleon could have no hopes of holding Hungary , and they regard his willingness to assist the Hungarians as a pledge of his sincerity in the
Austrian war . It cannot be expected that our Government -would stimulate this movement ; but they should Tic prepared not to hinder it , and be ready , if it takes place , to accede to the wishes of the most enlightened Hungarians , and agree with other powers to settle the independence of their country , as a constitutional monarchy like that of Belgium , under a Prince who could be relied upon to stop the progress of Russian intrigue .
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„* THE LE ADE K . ' [*«>• 484 . Jot * 2 , 1859 .
Thf "Farttffln ^ ™ Earthen Vessel
memories of a past state of existence . In the days of the " Megatheriums and of Protection , ' Hedingham . was the head quarters of the bucolic party . Protection , however , has passed away , together with Beresford and Chowler , and the glory of Hedino ^ ham has departed with them . Times have changed , and . the " Hedmghamitcs " have changed with them . Monopoly in corn has been dethroned as their ruling principle , and " free trade " in reho-ion . reigns rnlts stead . The old agricultural faith , " Stare ° super vias antiquas" has given place to modern ideas of a go-a-head character . Dissent at Hedingham has acquired the power which the 3 The of
rotten-in-the state of a sect in which such things can and do occur .
" Church" has lost . Baptist congregation the place appears to be considerable for so small a village . The ministration of the flock was confided , some few months ago , to the care of a Mi * . Shipway . This gentleman had been brought up to the trade of a tobacco-pipe and stopper maker . To the worldly mind it might appeal- that such a pursuit * though highly creditable , is not calculated to fit a man for expounding the mysteries of religion ; but , then , we are told , St . Peter was a fisherman , and St . Paul a tent-maker . In early days , too , when his hot Wood was youing , this minister had been addicted to
theatrical pursuits . Nay , he had even himself appeared upon the boards . To his credit , be it spoken , he . did " not" succeed as an actor , and returned to pipe-making . He had a soul , however , above pipes , and took to preaching . His doctrine was what is technically called strong—savouring somewhat of the spiritual blow-pipe , with reminiscences of the furnace—and gave satisfaction to his congregation , which grew and multiplied . Unfortunatelyj his practice was not equal to his doctrine . Mr . Shipway , a married man , resided in the house of one of his flock , a Mr . Letch , who was also blessed with a wife . This lady summoned her
pastor before the county magistrates , on a charge of assaulting her with improper proposals . The defendant was . convicted of the charge— -whether rightly or wrongly we . have , of course , no means of saying . The deacons of the chapel very properly call coupon the minister for a refutation of the charge . " Uriah Heep " liked to be despised ; Mr . Shipway liked to be suspected , and declined to attend the meeting . Upon this , his licence to preach at the chapel was withdrawn by the deacons . " Voluntary martyrdom is sweet to some minds ^ and Mr . Shipway was resolved to be a martyr . A woman might swear away his character . What of that ? Christians are always suspected by unbelievers . Deacons might remove his licence . What of that , also ?
Saints always suffer persecution . Nobody , howover , should hinder him from preaching to his flock . Strange and sad to say , a large number of the congregation rallied about him—a crowd of some 750 persons gathered round the chapel , who brol ^ e open the doors , tore off the locks , took possession of the building , reinstated their pastor , and passed a convivial evening , varied with devotion . Food for the body , in the shape of bread and cheese and beer , was provided by the deposed minister , while the interests of the soul wore also catered for by the same faithful shepherd . An injunction was obtained from the Court of Chancery to oust the rioters and stop this disgraceful proceeding . The injunction was appealed against , and in vain . Mr . fcihipway , however , though defeated , was not cast down .
THE " EARTHEN VESSEL . " What has the doctrine of baptism to do with earth P "Why should the special organ of the " Baptists" rejoice in the name of the Earthen Vessel . If it were termed the " Water Jug , " even the " Turbid Tank , " we could form some conception of the idea involved in the nomenclature . But why the Earthen Vessel ? Earth is not used for purposes of washing . Fullers' earth , indeed , is employed to remove stains . This explanation , however , appears to bo a forced one , and oven if > correct , surely the idea meant to be conveyed would be expressed more distinctly , if the organ of the Baptist connexion were re-baptised as the " Pot of Mud P" A rose , however , poets tell us , would smell as sweet by any other name , and probably under any other designation the Earthen Vessel would preserve its especial savour . The Earthen Vessel does not enjoy a monopoly of anti-pttjclo-baptismal support . The Christian Cabinet is ( ho more modest title of its rival in the world of baptismal periodio literature . Both tho Vessel and the Cabinet , our readers will be sorry to lonrn , havo been subjected of late to a trial for libel . Consistently with their titles , 'the Vessel was the more diffuse , and tho Cabinet the more cautious of the two . In oonsoquence , while the Vessel rsta . some chance of . being broken , the Cabinet onl y incurred the risk of being cracked . They were both alike , however , in the story ( not an unmstructivo one ) of their tribulation , their trials , and their triumph . Siblo HccUngham , in the good county of Essex , is a place not unknown to fame . The name recalls
Tho editor of the Vessel , to which Mr . Shipway had of old been a contributor , was , or is , a Mr . Mote , an attorney , who combines law with literature . It was by him the injunction was obtained , and an account of the case appeared in his own paper . Mr . Shipway united enlightened views on religion and morality with worldly acutencaa- —the meekness of the dove with the wisdom of the serpent . He put the matter into tho hands of his own attorney , who first required a bill of sale over his-client ' s property to ensure payment of coatsand thenin
, , Mr . phipway ' s own expressive language , began " working the thing . " Actions were brought against tho different newspapers in which accounts of tho proceedings h « d appeared . All proposals at explanation wore refused . Mr . Shipway wanted damages . Money is , no doubt , the best apology . Mr . Shipway has got in two , cases his verdict and his damages . It in true that the amount was only 40 s ., and without costs . Happily , virtue is its own reward , In religious matters , above all others , one ' s dirty ljnon should be washed at home . The general discredit brought on tho cause of religion by such a scandal is extreme There must be something
The "Tailor's Mission." One Lives And Le...
THE " TAILOR ' S MISSION . " One lives and learns . More truly speaking , one lives and un-learns . We . used to have a general idea of what a tailor was . Nothing at first sightseemed so easy of definition . What calling can be more definite than that of cloth-cutting—what art more simple than sewing ? Such was our early conception of a tailor in those halcyon days when our trowsers were always wearing out at their knees , and the words , " bill delivered , " conveyed to our ears no definite idea-. Subsequent experience has removed the knee-protruding tendency of our
youth , and enlarged our conception of a tailor . Far from being only a ninth of a man , he is nine men in one . Clothes-making is only one , and that the least , important of his avocations . If you want information , or assistance , or interest , go to your tailor . If we ever have anything to leave , we mean to get our tailor to draw up oiu- will , li we -ever take a wife , we mean to consult our tailor about our future father-in-law ' s position ; and ii we want anything , from a penny bill-stamp to let in a confiding friend , to a ticket at Almack's to seduce the affections of an heiress , we shall apply
to our tailor , and our tailor only . We are glad to perceive that the mission oi tailors is becoming daily more appreciated . A case which lately has occupied public attention will do much to rehabilitate the cloth . Mr . Cunningham , whose name has so undeservedly been brought into notoriety , is a specimen of oldfashioned ignorance on the subject of tailors . Mr . Bridson , his brother-in-law , is an instance of the " progress of enlightenment . " Mr . Cunningham and Mr . Bridson were both anxious to obtain a
commission . They both set to work m different ways , and with different results . According to a story popular to our younger days we . should call Mr . Bridson "Eyes , " and Mr . Cunningham ' "No eyes . " Mr . Cunningham believed that he had considerable claims for having a commission given him . He came of a military race . His lather and grandfather had passed their Jives in the Queen ' s service , not without distinction . He was poor , and what little money his mother could afford had been spent in . fitting- him for
following his hereditary career . It is true he was too well instructed to be qualified for the diplomatic service , but education at the Horse Guards is rather a negative than a positive disqualification . Strong in the faith of ignorance and youth , Mr . Cunningham applied for a commission , on thv strength of these claims , and was refused , curtly and decisively , on the ground that he was past the regulation age . His case was the converse to Pitt ' s , and as every day only made the defect greater , he , swallowed his disappointment and gave up the pursuit .
Now came Mr . Bridsoifs innings . Whether this gentleman entertained an impression , not uncommon to the manufacturing district where ho resided , that all soldiery was a mere matter of gold lace and red cloth ; that , in fact , it was the uniform which made the officer , and that , therefore , tho tailor who made the uniform wua the fountainhead of military knowledge , we are no ; t aware . It may have been only a millinnt respiration , but from some cause or other , Mr . Bridsoii put his cheque-book in his pockot mid culled upon his own tailor . He had hit at once , on the right track . Tho matter was not in his own tailor ' * ' line , 'but this person knew a party , also in the tailoringway of business , who would put Mr . . Bridson at oncQ in the way of getting a comniiwflion for his
brothoi ' -in-law without purchase . The party named turned out to bo a Mr . l ' ugh , a sort oi amateur commission-agent for general tailoring business ; and this party knew a third party , a Mr . Marshall , a tailor also , who could get at a fourth party , who could got tho commission . Mr . Bridson does not appear to havo troubled himself about matters of detail . Tho price to bo paid for soorot service money was agreed , upon without much dispute ; and tho preliminaries settled , Mr . Bridson retired from the scene . Xt is useless repeating details fainilia i to our renders , It is enough to say that tho tailor agency was set at work ; that this party acted upon that party till at last the influence placed in motion was brought to bear in the highest quarters . Mr . Cunningham ' s ago was suddenly discovered to be no disqualification . He passed the examination , and received his commission without
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Leader (1850-1860), July 2, 1859, page 14, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_02071859/page/14/
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