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Than his own. 1, was indeed first suggested to him by

than his own 1t was indeed first suggested to him by
reverend member OF the clergy, and, after deliberate
consideration, he, (Mr CO. thought the occasion III
for the recommendation of the religious ceremony
which the resolution contemplated 1t was the plac,
tee of all Christian nuions in seasons oil general anu
great calamity, to impore Divine mercy. VI all the
pestllenal scourges which had afflicted our race, me
Aslatc cholera, in some of its characteristics, was 'ne
most remarkable Its range OF operation hau peeh
more extensive than perhaps any other known or re-
corded the small pox excepted II had broken out III
Asia, and, after desoatng some ois falrest portions,
penetrated the northern part of Europe and sweep
ing over great part of that continent, reached ,he
British Channel. 1t passed over the British, Isles
where il ragged, but with migated severity. we hau
hoped nyit seems hopcd-that the VIDE eXpamse
of the Atlantic would have been protectve oar,ier
agans, its ravacesi in far distant land But mas
been introduced into America and II 1t has not actual
" entered territory, it now hangs on our porucfs
in its most frightful form.
The progress of the extraordinary scourge is some
times marked by apparent caprice 1t will approach
city or district of country, reconnoitcrng 1t as II
WERE with military eye, suddenly fly OIL 10 n as
tance leaving the inhabitants rejoicing IN 'ner escape,
and will then unexpectedly return ana pursue us
work of death. 1t attacks, too It's victims IN various
ways, despatchng some in few hours whist IN re-
GARD 10 Others their excrutiang fortunes are proonG,
ed much greater length of time Hitherto the SIKH
of medical science liberal and enlightened as now rs,
has been altogether incompetent TO provide sure ana
effective remedy.
| Should the resolution be adopted, said Mr. e. the
act oil the HreSluent, IN conformity 10 It's
be merely rccommcndatory. Voluntary as to an, II
would be obligatory upon none. There seems 10 De
peculiar proprlety, the ground OF uniformity, m 'irc
proposed measurcAlready in different parts OF the
Union. the clergy of several denominations have II is
believed had their attention turned to the SUBJECT
Different days Of player and humiliation will be prob
ably recommended 1t is desirable that the whole
Nation, on the same day, shall present It's united pray,
ers and applications 10 the throne OF mercy. Anu
there can be but little doubt, that although there VIII
be nothing cocrcive in the recommendation OF the
President there will be general acque>cencc IN IT.,
The measure will be grateful TO a plous ana all moral
men, whether members of religious communities or
not. In time of national or individual distress, all
who suffer feel ires tbe impulse 10 appeal to that
Beng who i alone able to afford adequate reheef.
| ! should have hesi,aed to present this resolution
said Mr. c. fiji had been unsanCllOned by precedent
But during the late war, similar resolution was
adopted by Congress, a, the instance OF member OF
the House OF Representatives from Virginia, ana res
ilcn Madison issued his recommendations accord
Inglv.
1t is far from my purpose to excite unnecessary
alatm.-All dangers appear most iormldaule AZ us
lance Even the greatest of all tcrrors, wheii me
awful moment arrives, with a mind fortified by phl'o
sophcal reflection, and still more lift be strengthened
BY religious hope and belief, is less appalling than 1t
seemed when ntar oil. .,
member Of no religious sect am not professor oil
religion. regret that am not wish that was,
and trust that | shall be- But have and always
have had profound respect for Christianity, the re.
its ohservance>.-A Among these, that when is propo-
sel in the resolution before you, has always com,
mandcd the respect Of the good and devont. And l
hone will obtain the concurrence OF the Sena e.
MIR Frelinnhuvscn said he inferred from the call OF
the yeas and nays that this resolution would be OPP
posed and he therefore desired again to refer the Sen
ave 10 the prseedSr e 'eih The resolution at ,
country had been plunged with Great itltl'n, ana
was offered BY Mr. Clopton, of Virginia. The pream-
bic. which he read, laid It down as the duty OF Con-
.ntt
calamity and war" Thcpropositon had passed the
Senate without any opposition. II IN time OF war II
was the duty of the people oask the special protection
Of God aud TO suppcaic the ln'erpositou OF His mer
cy, how much more incumbent w1s 1t IN reference &c
a scourgc which hadn its progress swept many NIT
lions Of human beings into, eternity. winch went
abroad the earth rs the agent and minister OF GOD
do his ctrand, and TO come and 90 at ms bidding
and over which human power had no influence. No
0cra sion could he fit and appropriate Tor hutnl'ia
ion as this. He hoped that no constitutional ohlec-
ton would be inrerposed 10 check this resolution
which nothing more than recommendation. Il
wa< our duty dcvou'lv, and in the conviction OF oul
entire dependence on God ask for the interference
of his mercy and he hoped that the present resou
, ion woli pass. as did the resolution of l9ll'
Sec Niles Register, Vol. AZ, pages BIB dnd3l4
The resolution was adoptcd--yeas 30
! nays 13. In the House of Representatives
on the 9Th July following. Mr.. Polk, in
5 'argo minority, Gated to lay the resolutio" OF
$ the table far the balance IF the session.
:: yeas 46, nays 81. On the 9th July, he aga"
o rated 10 lay it on the table. The motion
$ having filled, on motion of Mr.. Bell, tn
resolution was referred TO a select commit
tee See Jour. H. Rep. Of Con. of 1922
j. pages 1904, ITO.