Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-01-16

and honor OF the State. Thus il is that .risht.oa.n...
eAseti nation, or in the language Of the great Re-
Puohe'h genius have already quoted and who's. word.
are ever akin to inspiration that tioiiipes, il th s
does the substance" - - "
There was one American Statesman. and he IN. sr,
and ehiefesi who fully compr.hendeis arr, ri, H. 80,
truths, aud delivered them To his countr,m.n Win
an authority which none other pretend to Nav ~,
permitted to recall his wo."Or all the All
habits which lead to political prosperity r.lr;o AMI
ra'y are the indispensable supports Ia vain woad thai
man ca,n the tribute Of patriotism who should labor a
Suo'et thes" great pillars OF human happiness th.. r
est prrps ot the duties of and citizens Tn. mr.
Pohtici. equally with the pous man. ought to r,-rrct
anu to cherish th"m Aud let ia With caution indulge
the superstition that morality be maintained wihoS
religion Whatever may be conceded To the inauenc. of
refined education on minds of peculiar structure
experience both forbid ~ Ia expect that national mo-
faty can prevail In exclusion OF religious principle
These gentlemen, the principles which have given
brth 10 your Association and which il il its noble mis-
SION To propagate aud diiusc They have inspired aud
Greeted the Purest champions OF humanity the apostles OF
hoeN and virtue in every land AID every age They wen,
the guide OF Washingtons who'e lite private and public
e nuuen source OF bis strength the consultations well
a. supports OF his unrivsled magnsnnity snd courage,
They gave bodness and energy the patriotism. of Hem,
ahu were al the same time the fountain from which flowed
Tue en anu copsns streams OF his native eloquencc Tor
the Bible was OF the lev books he read and which
lie declared ito be worth than all In. booLs Thai
were ever printed IL was thc principles and con-
''euon- thAt gave an neaable grace and beauty aud
sometimes the loitic>t elevation to the character
and rlcquence ut Wilberiorce kin,llinr hi. pI,ciJ
nature with that celestial spark which ..tou,h.L
isaihs hallo~cd lips With fire.. These princi.
pies too were the indwcing power Of Millions vast
snd capacious mind, prompting his dauness love of truth
aud liberty, aud raising him with more han mortal flight
tn 'the height Of his great Argument"
TO assert eternal providence
Aud justify the way OF God to man"
When asked what was the mus. that nspir.d hin, hi;
widow, with atess but majestic simplicity replied il
vas Gods grace and the Holy Spirit that visited him
nighuy."f
Here are some wc-knowu and illustrious examines
that prescnt themselves unbiddcn the contempt atom
OF all TO show the power Of Religion in clevating the
aims purifying the hearts cNating the understandings
aud ennobing the conduct of individual man. What it
has accomplished with individuals it is less capable
OF achieving with nations. We are destined trust To
witness it, bcugnant the hearts of our conn
ufn.n al time when hardly any other hope of saet,
- Ieu To US We conceal frow ourselves if w.
would That VIC are now entering the doubtful
anu prouS stage OF our national existence The oers
OF .V surround US on every hand The dire spirit of Ia
nacism and of sectional hostility has been fcaly inyo
Red To plunge rs into the horrors of ftricia contest
When the shock of civil strife shall have commenced
when all the political elements shall be i'm an unn,r VIII
the tempest shall be its height and the waves have heat
en- into the ship and there shall be general cry OF sare as
or az perish aud all the boosted craftsmanship and
political eu. shall be compelled confess their impoten
cy then voice will be- heard rebukug the rage OF guilty
factions and SAYING. Peace, b. 1W The angry storm,
will then cease, and there will be a great calm That
voice vi" he the voice of christian charity aud bruhcrl,
love rising from the hearts of religious people aud that
calm WILL humby uust be the perpetual silence OF de-
Aeo and PROSTATE ambition under the heel OF the
Prince of Peace.
In memorable debate in the House of Commons on
the suspension of the Habcas Corpus Act in 1917 cele
ba,cd popular leader Sr Frances Bnrdctt took occa-
sion To tunt Nlbcrorcc with his religious principle. by
frequently referring Ia him the Honorable and Rclir
iou- Gentleman The ndecorum reused Wnberio &C.
INTO AN unwonted tone of indignation; and the chasc
spirited and triumphant rebukc hc gave his aSsaiu wa.
one ct the most impressive scenes we'll uubcSt dis.
plays OF cloqurnce Witnessed in the Parliamentary
annals OF England Sir Samuel Ronily, while expressing
his admiration OF the powerful reolt contaStc with the
usual orbcarance 81 the speaker said he looked upon il
As yet mor- striking proof OF Wibcriorc,s virtue than
oi hts genius for who but lac possessed OF such
= formidable weapon without nsing it,
See Lives OF Edward and John Philips, nephews of
Milton, 10y Goodwin.