Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-10
SsCtionalI.n Rebuked.

We publish with pleasure the timely aud earnest re-
bnke of sectioualsm the orcibe exposure of the dan
gers which it has produced, and appeal to the
and patriotism of elow-citizens to arrest its
progress, contained in the following article from the
NT York E[prsss the organ in New York of the Ameri-
party, and late leading Wing journal:
THE GROWTH OF SECTIoxALIsu.-N Not even the
youngest man, just embarking upon the ocean Of
life for himself but feel that great change has
taken place in the relations between the slave and
those Of the North and West. He but 90 back to
his school days-is boyhOod-aS he reflects upou the
altered condition Of the country ere he can be convinced
that he is really living under the Government that
existed then different il the speech of people and 30
changed are the politics OF the country. With the aged
aud gray-haired it Is difficult comprehend
this falling of in patriotism and bro;hery love be-
tween the states OF tlt, Union. They remember the
struggle for independence and If they did actually
Participate IN It, they schoOled in all its incidents
and taught BY the very lips OF those who bore part
that mighty contest what it cost and what endured
in order that this glorious temple might be reared upon
American soil TO bless with the choicest OF earthly gifts
their descendants. They witness with pain the growth
Of discord and i-wl which manifest in all sections OF
the country and mourn they otter their graves
the uulthiunesS Of those whom have been utrusted
the preservation aui perpcuation of American liberty
"For years there dscord, no III will between
the members Of this great family OF States. Massachu
sets and South Carolina alike beloved and respect
Cd each other in return There no such terms a.
unhapply nscd in distinguishing q Christian
church located on either side of Mason and Dxon line
from the other Then there no North and South
Christians now but all could surround the same table
and commemorate together the death and suferiugs
tire Saviour Of mankind. Then the pulpit not desc
Grated by vOciieous and angry appeals the wo-shppe
to hate with all his might his brother in the South anC
TO disobey the Constitution and the laws Of the land
Then ministers preached Jesus Christ and Him crucifed
not John Brown, Shapes rifles against sis
State. The ruler in authority and the happiness anC
prosperity Of this gest Republic remembered in th
dsvotons Of the sanctuary aud Christians loved anC
prayed for another in all the churches Of the land
Now there Is with OF the numerous Geuomina
tons, church North and a church South Christian
here longer have fellowship Nth Christians Twin.
housekeeping or two instances perhaps; an,
many pupitS on the Sabbath well as on days Of ma
ona thanksgiving, resouud with bitter denuucaion,
onehalf Of the Union and violence often instead o
blessing, i invoked upon them.
Who does trembe for his country in view Of thi
melancholy change? What but the selfish spirit Of sac
journalism has begouen this great wrongg Will no
ri,tans be Christians ought be- and do Chris
titus are commanded 10 do They are 10 n great eS
tent responsible for the evils which we nov deplore
They have joined sought to Join fanatical religion
w::i politics, aud have abandoned the wholesome doe
trnes taught them by the Great Master This great ev
this disastrous mistake be speedily rertfcd
disuniou civil war, aud dcspotsE must be our certai
destiny