Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-11-28

Union AHfuuihlinni hUIn ~ VIZ n, Nllttl
Baptist church, Wnsh,ngiofh D. "a, Noy
lbupon motion oflhe Rev Nv fWilson,
tho following resdlulion was ,nonlineusly
adopted LII
3, Rsaolyed, That cQnmit,ce be uppoin
ted 10 propose naictnhl appeal W The
Paptists Of tho United States, both North
and South, Ia he present distracted con-l
dilion OF the nation 10 seek the things
that make for peace, and TO exert their
powerful influence m Christian people
In behaif Oh rmoderation, calmness and
.lthe cnhsiiietation OF the unspeakably mo
mentous subjects at issue in kind,
Christian spirit, ...,.,..,
N lNeoulhfAtee was hteotdiogly appoint
ed who submitted the accompanying adj
dress which was unanimously adopted By
the hcassouiotiop, togetherwhh tbs resolu-
ID Resolved, That the oboye Address be
published in the True Union, and that n
copy be sent 10 each Baptist paper in the
United States, with the request 10 pub
ilish The same, and TO ask each Baptist pas.
tor to read to his congregation.
II is therefore herewith sent to you,
with the earnest hope that by complying
with the above request You may aid us in
restoring peace and prosperity % our be-
loved land .. ...'..,.r .r
! TO THE BAPTlsrs ~ THESE UNIFIED, STATES OF
,.r... ..|.r., AMERICA, J.s,aerr hs'.
We, the Aaryhpd Baptist Union Associ-
Iatien, assembled in Washington, d.. c.,
Oh the 9th day of November, 1860 send
greeting. . ... 3v ..'.rel ..
I Beloved Byethepn---EYen when fsrcal
was carried away captive they were cons
manded by God 10 pray for the peace Of
the land Of their captivity, and to seek
, to promote its welfare. "Seck the
peace of the city whittier bave caused
yon to be carried away captives, and p;ay
unto the Lord for IL; tor in tlIu peaoa
thereof shall ye nave peace. How much
more earnestly ought we 10 seek the peace
of this our own be,oY cd, ut most distrac-
ted county. 100 81. .rrrns L...HT
Whatever the discrepancies in olir
views as TO other matters, there can b9
but one opinion as to the spirit Of politi-
cal hostility which has so long been array.
ing one section of the Union against the
other as 10 the reciprocal taunts and de-
fiant reeriminations which al this mo-
ment are exasperating those old feuds--
and as 10 the duty incumbent upon all
who are the disciples Of Him whose mis-.
sion, whose character, whose example
teach Us TO love and bless our enemies
IL is not as politicians, stlllless rs sec.
tionsl politicians, that we address you.--
We speak 10 you as brethern we beseenh
you at once 10 put forth that vast intiu
enee which belongs TO body comp oseii
OF moro than one million communicates.
We ontreat you, by yonF love for the
country and her noble institutions. and
by your loyalty TO the Prince of Peace,
that You strive together with us-by your
prayers and your active intorposition Ito
allay these present aspesities. and to res
cue all wa hold most dear from the ruin
to which it has for some Gmo been drift
ing. 5di r .sa.
We are now assembled in the Capitol OF
| his great republic. We live At that point
which affords us clear view of the cal.
Snt'rvs "vv i"'F~.-I'-e. w. mv not
alariaists, but we canEot close our eyes
to the gloomy prospects rising before the
people of this land. Ii fvespeak earnest.
ly to you. believe US, there is cause
The imagination is filled with horror, the
heart OF every patriot must be afflicted at
the very thought of the destruction OF
this glorious government, OF the disrup-
tion of our nationalties. and the disrnem-
berment of such Union into States or
Iconfederacies hating each other and ar
rayed IN in ininable warfare. Yet this
deplorable catastrophe now threatens our
country. ;rs g.u.f| HlF 6y4Ga- nilY
The prosperity Of our churches, of our
missionary operations. OF all our Chris.
tian enterprises mustbe blighted unless
these baneiul strifes can be composed,
and the fratrie:dal, suicidal conflicts, now
so portcntously mouacing our country be
averted. .3f'sl r4II siu.s .uh., ul a..
The Spirit of Jesus is the spirit Of peace,
love, harmony. Wo neetl not tell you
that the men of this Sorltl---the wisest as
the most simple, the distin guished as the
most obsoure---are all governed by very
different temper, IL the various portions
OF our extended and diversified populs.
hon were bat under the influences of the
gospel, there is, there could be, no ques-
ton which would rot be easily adjusted in
forbearapoe and charity. But vainIy do
sse hope for any such heavenly spirit in
the halls of Congress, in the State Iegis-
latures, or among the reople themselves.
Everywhere sec too plainly those pass
sioDs whence come war md hghtipgs
among US. fui ,an o...i.I .r. r0"
Alta period of solemnity and excite.
ment like this, When the foundations of
society are disturbed, when mems bearis
are troubled and the wisdom OF the wi
sest is pefplexed by omens of disast ter, il
surely becomes those who fear the Lord
to speak often one to anot her, and TO be !
very iniportunate with him in whose
hands are The hearts ofah men who hath
hitherto been so walchful a guatdian over
this nation ;who knows how to- bring in
creased order out Of disorder; more abid,
ing peace out Of Earring elements of dis,
cord 20 Ir o.. .g...r oh Mi l.-.r... 10 an ]
In view Of the clouds now lowering in
the sky, Of the gloom hanging OVER us,
and the storm which seems to be fast APP 1
preaching, we beseech you, brethorD,
North, South East West, that our hearts,
our prayers, our aims, our efforts maybe
combined, that SO, if it be possible. this
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