Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-05

Although these three gatherings correspond re-
markably with three Of the chief actors In the
drama, the gathering is not limited % them, but
extends 70 the kings OF the Garth, which may
be easily understood on the well-known principle
that a contest once begun commonly duplicates and
draws In various other parties besides those inter
ested In the original OF the quarrel. The plot
chickens, and thus England, though not directly
instigated yet in some insidous way acted upon,
has been early and deeply engaged. Her motives
are in themselves high and honorable but, never
theless, she is actually involved in a struggle
which has sprung from the instigation OF the
spirits of evil--autocratc ambition, Greek, Roman
and Mahomedan superstitions. That Austria,
Prussia and other German powers can stand much
longer aloof Is improbable Sardinia is already
pledged. Attempts are assidco'Isly made TO enlist
other nations, and, ere loig we may see the kings
Of the old Roman earth generally gathered to the
battle Of Armageddon.
The word gathered, seems TO have its own signi-
foancy, as II the nations did not voluntarily rush
into war, but were by mysterious influence, as
though, with hook In their nose and bride
in their lips" forced, doubtless for the punish
rnent Of sim into the deadly STRIFE Russia did not
wish for war, but sought only through diplomatic
craft and intimidation for aggandizement. The
policy Of the Emperor of France was for various
reasons pacific, but he could not help being dragged
IVA EuBihhu huS uuch hoso'iuuo'y suuhsCu wieh
her reluctance to engage. Even the invasion Of
the Principaties, indisputable casns belli, was
endured. Turkey deprecated war above every
thing Austria and Prussia have not yet come in.
On all sides every nerve was strained for peace,
but the word was spoken, and gathered they must
be to battle ut Armageddon.
II Ii the habit not only Of the men of the world
sud Of the political press but even Of many serious
Christians, to turn away from prophecy as If it
were given by Revelation, not for any real USE but
only TO be regarded az unlntellgble mystery. This
habit conduces to the Divine purpose Of causing
prophecy to be fulfilled In unconscious nations but
it does not discharge the sincere believer from the
duty Of calm investigation. The Prophet Daniel
says, in speaking Of those last times in which we
live none of the wicked shall understand but the
wise shall understand" (Dan. iii. 10Y
singly each point to which have adverted may
Justly be thought inconclusive The question is
what weight Is due to the accumulation of the
whole? repeat that only throw out hints to
aid us in feeling our way; but, whatever difidence
should In the present state Of things accompany
consideration ON the subject it cannot be
Otherwise than profitable If in thinking Of the sixth
Wal, We imbibe the lesson emphatically introduced
amid the description Of its woes; " Behold, come
as thief blessed Is he that wat,heth and keepeth
lis garments lest he walk naked, and they see his
shame. And he gathered EN- together into
place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon."
am, Sir, your obedient servant,
DANIEL MILL,
Rector Of Ftz, Shrewsbury.