The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-30

most from the impending caA.nity All win suffer All
have been IN fault Atho1gh 1t may be conceded INA!
people when rushing under the influence of dinereh.
interests and diff rent habits Of thought have come INTO
violent collision from want Of consideration and from
want Of ence in regard 70 Ine nyols - ma
consciously guilty Of the wrong which might, a. nrss
view, sem to be imputable 70 them.
Bot the time has TO pause In our headong career
70 ouen our eyes to der survey Of relations and
duties and ascend to higher position whence we
look OF equal and loving regard over Inc peope anu
We NAV say in our pride and our resentment that we,
in our section do very well by ourselves Other sec
TONS the Influences say the same mise
rable thing. But say what We will in our moment OF
passion all have need Of each other In sickness each
flies the climate Of the other for relief and this but
type Of the marvellous way in which all our interests aud
all our activities ineraced and made mutually de-
pendent upon each other Besides, who contemplate
The anmoeties sure 10 be engendered by rival organz
toDs without feeling Of horror Who look forward
To the petty jeaousies the feuds tho hostile legislation
the mpeded intercourse, social and ooJacrcal tho fra
can't states as contemplate for ther pride and irritable
ty for their weakness, without fervent prayer 10
Almighty God, that of His infinite mercy He would be
pleased to spare this hitherto happy country such d
sastrous and dshonorable future
No my brethren You viii agree with me that what
we need desire, what ardently pray for il
given Ii TO u.s. one and entire. Let set our faces
towards q work of Cancellation. Let us encourage an
earnest endeavor TO fad cut basis for permanent
settlement Of existing qacstons which shall be clear and
satisfactory 70 reasonable minds all parts Of the country
Let US hope and es us pray that our public cn may be
enabled may be guided by an overrulng providence 70
such blessed contamination That such an object at
raIable with Gods blessing upon the hearty endeavors
sonabe and mpsous doubt That ii Is possible 70 ar
range some great measure OF guarantees and securities
that will afford due profession TO every section of tho
country without demanding sacrifice of principle from
any, belief which Christian patriot win surrender
until all shall have beeR lost in darkness and ruin
But such work calls for Kindness, and patience and
Cancellation 10 rulers and IN people II demands mag
unanimous and patriotic spirit. requires that every
State and every section look not only its things
but also the thugs of others and that II make
science OF being serpulously careful Of the feelings
and interests OF other sections as Of its And II
there be anH State section in the Union which ar
ford to go far In the way OF cdncaton which should
be but our own which is pre-eminent in power, and
which possesses within itself all the elements Of prosPs
You will give credit beloved brethren, for speak
ing from heart which, knowing nothing Of party pas
sons sectional eaouses CLOVIS with zeal for the peace
the honor and welfare Of the whole country And your
generous minds will respond to your bishops voice
Let US y to Him who'can speak peace 10 the stormy
passions OF men. Let us humble ourselves before Al
mighty Ged Let discourage ordinations and recri-
limitations in regard TO the past let invoke spirit
justice and moderation. Let set continually before
minds the unquesonabc fact that are people
in every other section Of the country patriotic full
OF Christian feeling and principle as are any among our
selves let us throw ourselves with fresh eyes and fer
vent hearts into alrhose prayers in liturgy which
beg Gods blessing upon our rulers and people; which
implore His guidance for our men in council; which
supplicate for unity, peace and concord; which be-
seech deliverance for ourselves from envy, hatred
malice and all uncharitableness which send up cry
to God for His mercy upon 'vie earth and mise
rabe sinners" II we look into the Litany, into the
prayer for Congress, into the prayer for the President
and all others in authority and into other portions Of
wonderful Liturgy shall be struck at the number
depth Of the expressions which applicable TO our
present needs, and shall feel that in Common
Prayer we have abundant provision for all times and for
all trials. God, most merciful, help TO enter into
these ervent devotions with all our hearts Give peace
Lord IN our time. Make way for to escape out oil
unhappy divisions Restore TO our beloved country
spirit Of unity and love- and grant that this great
ton may be wise and understanding nation, exalted by
Righteousness and by gracious Providence
the end Of time, TO be the buwark of liberty and
religion and the home Of the weary aud heavy laden
all lands. Your aectionate friend and brother in Christ
HORATI0 POTTER,
Provisional Bishop Of New York.
New YORK, Dec. IL, 1860.