The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-10-15
INFIDELITY AND ABoLITIoSIsn
Al open Later to he Friends Of Religion Morality and
American Union

american Union
No nation has ever long existed which did not repose
upon rock upon the principles and teachings Of the
Holy Scriptures as understood and praetse Nv he civil
world began have these teachings and principles been
deeply fixed aud widely disseminated since
ton Of the American republic Hand-in-hand with the
growth Of government and the increase Of popu-
aton and territory the moral virtues have increased
and tho followers Of the Bible faith have multiplied Free
institutions have secured perfect religious equality the
Union Of the States has been the bond between different
denominations and the fountain of patriotism has SO
mingled the sacred memories Of the abor Of the ages Of
the past and the suerings OF the holy who toled
with them that il has become common belief that Proy
dence holds US in his most special keeping.
It is rude contrast TO this agreeable retrospect
say that the attempt making to destroy the Union
and the sacred interests involved in its existence Is
rious attempt II is than this it is bold and fla
grant attempt; widelyextended conspiracy deeply
laid and profoundy concerted plot few plain facts will
show whether these assertions reasonable not
John O. Fremont is the candidate for the presidency of
conjoned ianatcisms OF which assais all religion
aud the other OF which assais the Union of the States
They 60 together in body they be separated
We assert and defy contradiction that every organization
boasng infdel doctrines now organization in favor
OF Fremont and we assert also, that all those desiring
dissolution of the Union openly cooperating with
these organizations The best way prove this is TO show
what the leaders of these united factions have repeatedly
announced TO the world. We ask the close attention Of
readers 10 the following authentic declarations of the
leading friends of John 0. Fremont:
The American Tract Society, organization Of i'm
abotonsts because il will unite in this dsunion in
fdel movement. We could multiply extracts to prove
this statement but the religious public Is well of it,
One authority g sufficient to show how inhdes aud dis
unionists unite We copy from Fremont abolition
gam the New York Standard April 10, 1885, paper of
great circulation. An influential religious journal, the
Christian Messenger having said with great truth that "n
fidelity strikes the root of social order domestic purity
and national security" and "nfdy fans the tame Of
ondl Jealousy and hate this advocate of Fremont the
Standard, says: vi. .... ea
tna Sar
bly, be said to excite sectional jealousy and hate the slave
ry question, and this is the flame which the Ameri
Tract Society declares famed by indey If be
true that inhdey is raising its voice against the inqu
ties and denominations of American bondage has in fact
become Christian than cotton divinity, which insults
the Almighty revokes his precep and degrades his Holy
Word by making 1t the warrant for the fouest injustice
the vilest cruelty"
Another Fremont leader is the notorious Theodore Par
ker who in the of anti-savery speech in New
York last March, said
The North has duty perform-to put slavery down.
peaceaby if cam orcbly lift must There two ways
go work TO do this is, dissolve the Union and
leave the South to settle the matter for herself
There many things that look that way and there
who think this the true system Among them is
my friend Johnson rho handsomely introduced
adeL But he meant such an infdel loves the good
God and his felowman Mr. Garrison is in favor of the
dissolution of the Union. He ia great and good man,
and love him.
The following extract from sermon of the Rev.
Theodore Parker is fair sample of the line of argument
used by Fremont's reverend supporters
do not believe in the miraculous origin of the He
brew Church, the Buddhist Church, of the Chris
tan Church. of the miraculous character Of Jesus
take not the Bible for my MASTER yet the church,
Jesus OF Nazareth for my master He my best his
toea dial OF human greatness not without the stain OF
his times and, presume OF course not without sin, for
men without sin exist only in the dreams of girls."
Let Garrison talk for himself
From the Boston Liberator, Garrsons paper June 90
1864 paper that supports John @. Fremont:
The States c0nsttuti0n covenant death
and an agreement Nth heH.p
The same number of the Lbersor contains editorial
article endorsing Fremonts nomination. and petition to
Congress which demands the dissolution Of the Union
Garsous inhdeity Is strongly marked that in bis
paper Of March a. 1856 ud il stated by himself that
he attended and-Bibe convention at Hartford Conn.,
at whichwe use his lauguage-"he offered series
of resolutions IN opposition 10 the popular dogma respecting
that volume" The convention met under the following
call;
"To THE FRIENDS DsCUssIoE.-The undersigned
hereby invite all who friendly to free discussion to
attend convention be held at Hartford, Connecticut
Thursday, Friday Saturday and Sunday, 3D. 3D. 4th
and 9Th Of June next for the purpose Of freely and fully
canvassing the ORIGIN, Az THORlTY, AND INFLUENCE
OF THE JEWISH AND CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES"
This invitation given 10 any particular class Of
philosophers heologiaDs thinkers but it is in good
faith extended to all who feel interest in the examine
toE OF the question above stated There many who
believe that supernatural revelation has been given TO
mar; many others who deny this and large number who
afflicted with perplexing doubts trembling between the
silent skepcsm OF their aud the fear Of absolute de-
NAL In issuing call for q convention, have In view
the correction OF error BY wheh party entertained and
the relief OF those who stand between doubt and fear from
their embarrassing position.
Some may have no doubt that the Jewish and Chris
tan Scriptures have subserved important end and yet
believe their mission ia nearly completed and be
perseded by dispensaon; may believe that their
influence has been preudea In every respect and that
they have been her than blessing 10 mankind
others may believe them perfect record Of the Divine will
TO man-good In the past and for all time TO come and
Others still may deny the penRry inspiration Of the Bible
describing much Of the Old Testament and receiving
all Of the New STILL such diversity Of opinion instead
or preudcng the interests and good results which ought
10 attend such convention will rather tend to Increase
its interest and enhance its value the of truth
"Doubtless free interchange Of thought Is the best
mode Of exciting inquiry and Of arriving at the truth"
"He who has truth and keeps Il,
Keeps what not 10 him belongs
But performs a selfish action,
And bis felow-mo wrongs"
We invite therefore all who feel an interest In this
question: without distinction Of sex color sect party
together, that may sit down like brethren In
communion before the altar Of intellectual and spiritual
freedom"
In the number Of this paper dissolution OF the Union
is ably advocated and three months later have
shown John Fremont advocated by Garrison as the
true man 10 commence The good ,oork
Ia the game paper of the 4th Of May, 1855, find
communication cUuspicuousy published and signed by
Francis Barry, Berlin Heights Ohio, (no doubt nlvinR
Fremont adyocate which contains the following extract
have carefully looked over my last article ses Lib
orator February a. and can but find single expression
that begins to compare In point Of profanity with the
above extracts said If God had the power to abolish
slavery, and would not he a very great scoundre
being, and then should speak Of him in such a manner
you might call IL profanity; but believe IN no God