Southern Christian Advocate

Elder Graves.—This, we believe, is the first time we have written the name of this notorious man. Some think that his infamous book should be noticed; but we feel assured that with every man, whose good opinion is worth seeking, it can do no harm. Its falsehood is too glaring. We mention him now to show how the Western Recorder, a leading Baptist paper of Kentucky, speaks of him, and his co-adjutor in mischief. These Ishmaelites have been stirring up war among the brethren—the Recorder has striven for peace, until patience is exhausted; and now in taking up the challenge, says: Brethren Graves and Pendleton have each taken their position and shown their hand in answer to the call we made upon them to cease fanning the fires of strife in our denomination. Bro. Graves, it seems, is to do the fighting, and Bro. Pendleton the ridiculing. They both seem determined on war, but each in a different way. Bro. G. is furious; Bro. P. witty. Bro. G. is boisterous; Bro. P. gentle. Bro. G. turbulent; Bro. P. serene. Bro. G. defiant; Bro. P. plausible. Bro. G. threatening; Bro. P. funny—for, strange as it may seem, Bro. P. is sometimes a very funny man—funny in his wit, funny in his criticisms, funny in his logic, and funny to think of because he is so funny. But neither of them seem inclined for peace, and they both assume that they are assailed. This we deny. They are not assailed, and have not been in the Recorder: unless defending ourselves against unjust attacks made upon us by the Tennessee Baptist can be so construed. This we pledge ourselves to prove, and we intend to do it fairly.