The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-11-14


The following excellent article from the Newport
Argus and Spseta New Hampshirs) presents in siri
king point Of view the efforts now making to enlist the
church fanatics Of the North in the cause Of rebellion
and notification. How can such men excuse themselves
for such gross and objectionable prostitution Of their
high functions to mssad and deceive their poor eredu
Ious followers The condemnation Of the whole CON-
munity ought to be visited on their guilty heads:
Il. 1900 From the Newport Argus and Spectator.
NoRragaN cHuscIlEs vs THg PUeIrvEsLAvR Law We
were of course prepared all possible demonstrations
eD aelions Il their 10 oppose everything
involving the honor OF their county Ia war or It's harmony
ia question was anticipated f,on them But when we
religious denominations taking The matter INFO church conn
political newspapers openly declaring their determination
10 esis the operation OF This law they certainly have no
complain il the frends Of the Compromises see III
to rebuke their conduct with political weapons
The asoop and WIG pspe. paesn ,ss ,ssv 1
Of late, the nspcuous department In those organs
We learn from them, in The first place. that the New York
said law !; that the New York Evangelical Association have
resolved 10 make exception in the case OF all such pro
other words they their above the iug
law and stand pledged 70 resist t. Congrega
resolves hold Christian fellowship with saveholder
their apologies The Free-wi Bap.ists Of Rhode Island
bill" The Old Colony Association Of Universal
W
hold Christian fellowship with the brethren 81 their order il
the southern States And to close the list voice
from New London, In This SaIe-immortalized the resi-
dence Of Colby that they "belieye
exeontion Of the above mentioned law Ia addition 70 the
above, notices are published Of meeting Of olegymcn"
in the opinion that the duty oa Christians 10 disre
gard IT,"
ment yet passed from Congress into the Church.
the proceedings above alluded 10 would % ind
Ina thaaa
bodies taking higher ground than they sustain
And again 70 see rival denominations who in matters Of
faith, have affinity 10 each other Than they have
protects ali creeds aud all form. Of worship.
strongly OF censure They do not pro-
nonnce the law unconstitutional but content themselves
with declaring TO be 10 conflict with the higher law" by
sciences above constitution that protects their civil rights
and religious privileges 1.-THE plea Of conscience y allow
law be enforced Such plea can be set mp in jus.
LITIGATION OF rebellion against any other law for we doub.
tender conscience cannot imagirs cause Tor grievance
AGAIN. wha. can Be more GGsK hs m,son o. me
Il expected Of religious bodies that their influence
iui submission to the laws Of the land asr their civil
rights Of suf age have spent their ioIce expected Of
fugitive sases and laws been force
that provision into effect equally as repngnant TO the
people have never any demonstrations against
Them. From what source then, have hey received this
as% sxans Deity Have they from aSoSe
or have they received o the expiring groans Of the po
s,aLsd upon The overthrow Of The oompronse measures
will be soon enough for religious bodies TO repudste
religious latin, attempts prescribe the rules Of
church government Until then il is Clearly their duty 10
submit to decision Of the constituted authorities,
serving to themselves the right Of opnion which - theirs
Of but not the right Of that j. Treason.
and should be looked upon and treated as such by every
friend 10 his country.
In connection with this subject we have the pleasure Of
laying before our readers communication paying just
compliment to an article from the Presbyterian:
To the Editor Of the Urio~:
In these critical times when every sign the horizon
agtstes the public mind. gratifed at being able to
present You the enclosed editorial from the Presby
the 9Th instant the leading organ OF the Old School Pres
byterian church. You will find orthodox church
Of the various Protestant denominations which is de-
ermned retain its nationality. II 10 ofil that
any of them should have divided sectional grounds
ANXIOUS.
WASHINGTON, Nov. II, 1850.
From The Presbyterian
Tnx CHuscH THE Usros. "A writer 10 the Boston Pa.
in noticing the meeting Of the synod Of Ohio, says.
s & ass Ss .as
how exceedingly valuable the conservative influence which
On: oa s The o ss so
Presbyterian church, while most holding all the
same si%s e.sa a~os sanding . sst =. a
buwark to hold in check the conflicting element Of strife
pillar 81 national unity and strength May such Influences
be increased until the storm which beating fur
onsly shall have passed forever AWAY
Within the last few weeks have felt the forcefulness
and truth Of these observations The Is just the
church. and should be regarded vastly
sponsbiliy Of those who form the church that is thus
Providence placed as great national ilgament Tho i'm
OF the church within the last has
quenty referred indicating prosperity but tho
Of It's members into all parts Of the great conicderacy
shows its widening influence and the need there 10 Of
union OF sentiment and effort toward common Of eci.
II the moral power OF be exered at any time TO
work good State. present the moment for every
Christian 70 lend his whole soul the great OF
national Union and peace We rejoice that the Presby
terrain church has always been the side OF the county,
and that shs has been the principles OF liberty
which she teaches And At this junctue, when the valne
oil the Union seriously questioned by nj the North
and the South, feel that he power Of the church Is inn
bonds Of unon and perpciustng the existence Of the
public.
Il been said that the strongest conservative cle
mont in the country this church and presume
there 10 other Ia such circumstances OF influence for
good United thoroughly all subjects OF internal policy
and poity, the Pfesbyerians OF Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, ard Connecticut In earnest sympathy
with those OF New York The trolinas, aud Alabama To
pie The country will feel the power Of the ties that hold
such church together; and true patriot would put In
jeopardy such Interests the union Of this church and
these States 10 able TO conserve. tt.
Another sIes.-lt gives additional pleasure TO
subjon the following article from " The American
Cet," printed in Boston, and edited by Mr.. McGee.
formerya co-aborsr Of Mr.. Dufbe. Of that celebrated
and able Dublin journal. The Dublin Nation" The
American Cel" Is conducted with great ability, and Il
is OF The most distinguished and recognised organs OF
the Irish population in the United States The following