I deem these remarks due to my opponent and myself. We claim to be honest men, and to be governed by solemn convictions of truth and duty. On some points of great moment we differ, and differ widely. And we meet here to Open the Bible before us, and to discuss those points of dif ference in a candid and christian spirit. God succeed the right Neither be, nor I, nor any one of you all, can have any real interest in being in error. It is truth, and truth alone, that can either strengthen our virtue, improve our charac ters, or increase our spiritual happiness and peace.