Thibodaux Minerva

Slavery Reaction in New England.
From the Journal of Commerce we learn that the tone of public opinion in the Pilgrim States in regard to the institution of slavery is undergoing a decided change. "The reaction, on the subject of slavery, in New England is becoming more and more marked; and some of the best minds are at the head of it. Dr. Blagden preached his conservative Fast Day Sermon, we believe, in 1848. It has since been printed. And now he is maintaining his views in a controversy with the editors of politico religious paper here, and is as strong as the Bible, on which he plants himself. This year, appeared President Lord's pamphlet, which has been reviewed in the Vermont Chronicle, that called out Dr. Lord in reply, and the paper in a rejoinder. Here Dr. Lord evinces far the most thorough acquaintance with the subject, and is generally unanswerable in argument. Besides a pamphlet lately appeared, reviewing a discourse of Rev. Mr. Frothingham, of Salem, by a Layman, on the same side. It is very able, and thoroughly exposes the Parker views of the preacher. And now we have the book of Dr. Adams, who finds the Bible a better guide on the subject of slavery than infidel reformers, or the writings of those who exalt reason and philosophy above revelation. New Englanders will return from their wanderings, and plant themselves once more firmly and immovably upon the word of God. If the religious people of the country will do that, slavery will either come to an end or be so mild and Christian as no longer to deserve the name. The men here named are far from being in favor of slavery; but they distinctly see that the doctrines of the New England Abolitionists lead inevitably to infidelity, whilst they do infinite mischief to the country and to the slaves for whom they profess to feel so deeply. Such a reaction we are glad to see. The last number of the Congregationalist has an editorial on this subject, setting forth principles which, legitimately carried out, must lead to infidelity, or to something very little short of it."