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CENTRE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, PRINTED BY H. PETRIKIN.
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New blore
THE subscriber respectfully in-
forms his friends and the public gene-
rally, that he is now opening a hand-
"some and peperal assortment of all
kinds of
GOODS
Suitable for the scason, in the store
lately occupied by Hammond and
Page, at the house of John Mitchell,
esq. in the borough of Bellcfonte.—
Which he will be enabled to sell at
the most reduced prices for cash or
country produce.
JOHN M’KEL.
Bellefonte July 5th. 1821.
TR ad acne
Wool Carding.
The subscribers’ inform: their cus-
tomers, and the public generally, that
they have their 3
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Carding Machines
in complete order, aud will card ‘wool
at the rate of six cents per pouud,
payable in cash or country produce.
Rankin & Steel.
B:llefonte, June 7th 1821.
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LAWS.
THE quota for Centre and Clear-
field counties of the acts of the last
Session of the Legislature of Penn-
sylvania, is received inthe Prothon-
otaries office, to be delivered to the
several officers, entitled to copies
thereof. Judges, Justices, Consta-
bles, &c. will please to apply person-
ally, to sign the receipts required to
be taken.
J. G. LOWREY, Proti’y.
Bellefonte, June 25th 1821.
Pump Making.
yEXHE subscriber informs the pub-
lic that he makes and sinks
PUMPS, in wells, in a complete man=
ner. He insures them for one year.
Word left with Joseph Butler, Ion-
keeper, Bellefonte, ov Wm. Alexand-
er, Mill Hall, shall receive immediate
attention.
John Seydell.
June 11,1821.
Carding Machines.
The subscriber respectfully informs
the public, that he has erected two
New carding Machines,
for carding wool, at his fulling mill, in
Potter township. Those who bring
wool to his machines may rely on have
ing their carding done with despatch
He will card ‘wool, well cleaned of
burrs, &c. ‘or six cents per pound.——
One p yund of grease must be brought
for every ten pounds of Wool.
WL James Petter.
JohlsT Ging
PATS A SELES PLIES EEL TSP rE S SEES
CONFESSION
OF FAITH, =
Adopted by the Baptist Conference, on
the Baldeagle.
crip prereretllD © QE
WE believe in the UNITY and TRINITY of the
Godhead, as is expressed by It. John, 5 chap. 7 v» For there
are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word
and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
WE believe in the proper and real divinity of Jesus Christ,
according to these remarkable words: For unto us a child is
born, unto usa son is given, and the government shall be upon
his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsel.
lor, The mighty God, The everiasting Father, The Prince of
peace.—Isai, 9 ch. 6. Vv.
WE believe that all men are naturally sinvers. They are all
gone out of the way, “they are together become sunprofituble 3
there is none that doeth good, no not one,—Ro, 3 c. 12. v. The
carnal mind is enmity against God ; for it is not subject to the
law of God, neither indeed can be. Rom. 8¢. 7 v. The whole
head is sick, and the whole heart faint, From the sole of the
foot, even unto the head, there is no soundness in’it. Is. 1c. 3,
6th verses.
WE believe in the necessity of an entire renovation of heart
in order to salvation. Except a man be born again, he cannot
sce the kingdom of God. Jno. 3c. 3 v. :
WE believe that all who are thus born again, or are begotten
again unto a lively hope, by the ressurrection of Jesus Christ
from the dead, ave kept by the power of God through faith unto
salvation. 1st Episue Pet 1 c.
WE believe that the visible Church of Christ consists of real
or professed salts, © Ye also as lively stones are built up a
spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices,
acceptable to God by Jesus Christ, 1. Pet. 2, ¢. 5 V.
WE believe that none should be baptised, except those who
profess’ faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and bring forth fruit
meet for, or worthy of repentance. Bring forth, therefore, fruits
meet for repentance, and think not to say within jouiselves, we
have Abraham to our father, for 1 say unto you, that God is able
of these Stones to raise up chiidren unto Abraham. Mat. Sc.
8 v. He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved; but he
that believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16c. 16v. It thou
believest with all thine heart thou mayest. Acts8c 37,12
verses. 10 ¢ 47, 48 v. 16 c 14, 15, 32,383, 34 & 40th v. 18c8v
19¢ 4v. 22¢, 16.
In as much as there are different modes of applying water, in
what is denominated baptism, we would also express our
opinion on this subject. WE believe that an overwhelming, or
burying of the body in water, in the name of the Fatner, Son, and
Holy Ghost, is the way the Gospel points out. Therefore we
are buried with him by baptism into death, that like as Christ
was raised up from the dead by the glory. of the Father, even so
we should walk in newness of life. Rom. 6 ¢ 4 v. 1st Cor. l5¢
99 v. Col. 2ad c. 11, 12, v. Ist Pet. 3c 21.
WE believe that baptism, thatis an overwhelming, or burying
of the body in water, on the profussion of faith io our Lord Jesus
Christ, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, is the
only visible door, into the visible church of Chuist,
We believe that as faith is requisite to baptism,so baptism is
required before communion. Therefore no unbaptised person,
however pious, should be invited, or encouraged, to participate
at the Lord’s table ; but affectionately admonished to submit (0
baptism, and come forward to the commuiion, in an orderly
manner,as she Holy scriptures require, »
WE belie ve that there are very many eminently pious Chris-
tians, and Gudly ministers, composing pzdo-baptist churches—
very many excellent things among them, wouthy of imitation :
yet we feel ourselves consirained by the imperious authority of
God, to come out from among them. We cannot go to their
communion, nor invite them to ours, while they adhere to a sys-
tem which, in our view, goes to set aside gospel baptism, both as
it respects subjects and mode. First, as it respects the subjects
of this holy ordinance. It mustbe evident, to every reflecting
person, that just in proportion as the baptism of infants (so called)
prevails, just so far the baptism of believers, or baptism adminis-
tercd on the profession ot faith in Christ must ceasc, unless
pzede-baptist churches adopt the practice of baptizing their
children, on their own faith, when they become’ christians—a
thing not to be expected. Inregard to the manner of applying
waier, as we view the subject, they have entirely laid aside bap-
tism and introduced a substitute, which bears no resemblance to
the mode which the gospel poiatsout. So that in regard to
their system and practice, so far as their practice accords with
their system, there remains not a single vestige of baptism ;
neither in subject or mode, among our dear brethren composing
Pzzdo baptist Churches. We therefore feel under the most solema
obligations, to continue steadfast in the Apostle’s doctrine and
fellowship ; Acts 2 chap. 43. ver. And to withdraw from ev-
ery brother that walketh disorderly, and not alter the precepts,
and examples of the Holy Apostles. For if any man obey not
our word by this epistle, (says the infallible penman) note that
man 2nd have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.
2. Thes. 3 chap. 6 & [4 ver. We still feel it our bounden duty
to extend the hand of fellowship and communion as far in all
things as we are agreed, in faith and practice, and beyond thesa
limits we would extend the hand of charity and brotherly affec-
tion, never censuring the motives or calling in question the piety
of those differing from us in these things.
WE believe in the independency of churches, and equality of
(the clergy, every church having an inalienable right to mavage
One Phe. T ut the intetierence, or control of any other
cewresS ATURDAY, August 4, 1821.
PSAP TT ITS SEES LLL SLL PL PIII OL ELS BLISS IL LLL TDS ILLES EGE EISII STEPS PTE LST ETT E LESSEE
body or church. Therefore it is highly improper to vest Ministers
deacons, ruling elders, class leaders, local preachers, eireuit
preachers, presiding elders, Bishops, Popes, or Cardinals, 3 ith
powcr over the faith and consciences of Chiista Sy OF ]
tice and discipline ot Churches. )
We believe in all cases of private offence that the rule in the
18th of Matthew should be observed. If thy beother trespass
against thee go tell him his fault between thee and him alone :
it he shall hear thee thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will +
not hear thee, take with thee one or two mere, that in the mouth 1
of two or three witnessess every word may be established. And
if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it to the church : but if
he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as a heath-
en man and a publican. Matthew 18th chap. 15th, 16 17 ver.
But public offences require a more public and open treatment.
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others may fear, 1. Tim.
5 chap. 20.ver. No one rule will apply in all cases : hence it
is proper to act in view of all that t he Holy Scriptures inculcate
on the subject of discipline; varying our conduct as wisdom and
circumstances shall dictate ; using a greater or lesser degree of
severity or lenity, as the case may requite.
~ WE believe in the absolute foreknowledge, or perfect knowl-
edge, of God : that nothing ever has taken place or ever can
take place contrary to it.
WE believe that Christ Jesus is eminently called God's elect
-.m=Beheld my servant whom I uphcld, mine elect ‘inwhom my
soul delighteth. Isaiah 42 chap. 1.ver. Ihave laid help upon
one that it is mighty ; I have exalted one chosen, or elected out
of the people. Psalms 89 chap. 19 ver. To whom coming as
unio a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of
God and precious. 1. Peter 2. chap. 4 ver. Believers are cho-
sen or elected in Christ Jesus. Elect according to the fores
knowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the spir-
it, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ—
1 Peter 1 chap. 2. ver. According as he hath chosen us in
him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy
and without blame before him in love—Eph. 1 chap. 4 ver.
WE believe the atonement ample for all that will come and
embrace it. For there is one God, and one Mediator between
God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave himself a ran-
som for all to be testified in due time. 1 Tim, 2 chap. 5&6
ver. For the love of Christ constraineth us, because we thus
judge, that if one died for all then were all dead, and that he died
for all that they which live should not henceforth live unto them-
. selves, but unto him who died for them and rose again. 2 Core
5 chap. 14 & 15 ver. And he is the propitiation for our sins,
and pot for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. 1 John
2 chap. 2 ver Henceall are invited, and commanded to come
and partake of the water of life freely. Rev. 22 chap. 17 ver.’
Look unto me, all ye ends of the earth and be ye saved. Is. 45°
chap. 22 ver. Therefore all unbelievers are without excuse
and justly condemned. : gc
WE believe that every church should, if able, maintain their
own poor ; yet not excluding the provision which the law has
made and provided in such cases. A brother or sister should
not be taken from meetings and privileges, and kept on a scanty
allowance, in families where God is not feared and worshiped.
W hoso hath this world’s good aud sceth his brother have need,
and shuteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwell-
eth the love of God in him? 1 John 3 chap. 17 ver.
WE believe that it 1s contrary tojthe Scriptures, and our holy
profession to sue each other at the law, in any ordinary case;
but differences should be settled among ourselves, 1 Cor. 6 chap.
1, 2, 3,4 5,6, 7,8 ver,
WE believe that the first day of the week is called by way of
eminence, the LORD’S day ; and should be observed by us as
a day of worship, in abs:aining from worldly busincsgs and con=
yersation, and devoting ourselves and families to the public and
private worship of God. Rev. 1 chap, 10 ver. John 20 chap 1s
10,26 ver 1 Cor. 16¢C. 1,2, v. Acts 20 ¢. 7 v.
WE believe 1n the resurrection both of the just and unjust,
The hour is coming in the which all that are in their graves
shall hear his voice, and shall come forth ; they that have done
good unto the resurrection of life, and they that have done evil
unto the resu rection of damnation. John 5 chap. 28, 29 ver.
Jeb. 19 chaps 25, 26, 27 ver. Dan. 12 chap. 2,3 ver: 1 Thes.
4 chap. 16, 17 ver. Rom. 8 chap 11 v. 1 Cor. 15 chap. 1 to 56 v.
We believe in the General Judgement. For we must all ap-
pear before the judgement seat oi Chiist ; that every one of us
may receive the things done ia his body, according to that which
he hath dose, whether it be good or bad. 2 Cor. 5 chap. 10 ver.
Dan 7 chap. 9,10, ver. Matt. 12 chap 36 ver. Rev. 20 chap. 12,
13 ver. Heb. 9 chap. 27 ver. Acts 17 chap. 31 ver.
COVENANT.
WE do now 1n the presence &f angels and men, avouch the
Lord Jehovah to be our God ; devoting ourselves, and all werhave,
and are, for time and eternity, to bis service and gloiy ; promis-
ing to take his word as the man of our counsel, 2nd to be gov
erned by, and to regulate all our conduct, according to its holy
precepts. We also covenant with each other to do all we rea-.
sonably can, 10 maintain the visibie kingdom and worship of
God the General Good of Zion, the happiness of all mankind,
and, the temporal and spiritual interest of the members compos-
ing this conference ; praying with, and for each other, not for-.
saking assembling of ourselves together as the manner of some
is ; but exhorting one another, and so much the more as we see
the day approaching : Looking for and hastemngunto the com-
ing of the day of God, wherein the heavens, being on fire, shall
be dissolved and, the elements shall melt with fervent heat.
In Witness whereof we hereunto
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