The Convention which met in Philadelphia on the 18th inst.

to consider this subject, refused to accept a phraseology which simply recognizes the Deity, and insisted upon including in the emendation the name of Jesus Christ as well.

A party, in behalf of the Holy Spirit, which is so conspicuously slighted, will be the next in order; and then the way will be open for a proposition to recognize the 'Vicegerent of Christ on earth,' as the true source of power among the nations! If the proposed amendment is anything more than a bit of sentimental cant, it is to have a _legal_ effect.

It is to alter the status of the non-Christian citizen before the law.

It is to affect the legal oaths and instruments, the matrimonial contracts, the sumptuary laws, &c., &c., of the country.