The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-16

to the accomplishment of the object then in view-the
election Of an antslavery Executive. Gentlemen, you
VIII not certainly have failed 10 observe that during the
canvass that have just passed through the pulpit
almost silent upon the subject Tho persons who spoke
from the pulpit few number that they hay.
attained most unenvab notorety, and will probably
DC remembered Tor century at least for th
distinctive position in which they placed themselves,
whilst the pulpit generally was it should generally be-
upon such subjects, silent Now that great i'm
prov,men II showed that disposition reconsid ider
the subject had entered the minds OF good men at the
North. II showed that those who excited by i'm
proper acts by acts violence violent speeches 10
feeling OF hostility TO the South had begun TO consider
their duty-had begun the study OF the from
which they had taken their doctrines and had begun
learn that II WIS by no means clear that Southerne
should be punished this world and be necessarily
signed to perdition in the next say the pulpit was
silent. But the pulpit has improved upon its silence
trust million have already read, and millions more
will read throughout the North the sermon OF the Rev
Mr. Van Dyke {Apphuse), delivered on Sunday last
which he stood In all respects most justly and unexcep
tionaby ignoring all mere worldly philosophy ignoring
all domination Of men or parties in church, in state IN
that which is the single guide to faith and
doctrine in the Judgment and fixed opinions o
that great sect which he represents-the domi
nant sect (the Presbyterian) throughout all the
North-the Holy Scriptures of Almighty God He showed
that the people Of the South If they but performed their
duties in their stations well at the North in
lived alike ruhfully, hoy and eonformable TO III
precepts Of Almighty God and Of earthly morality the
best men at the North (Applagse( First, then gentle
party which once made itself active to dangerous end
grant from pure motives), first II opposed, next il
changed its tone full consideration and ask you, is
there not hope that shall live 10 learn throughout these
Northern states that duty is to correct our own
personal vices 10 reform our own minds and our own
morais-to be ourselves good and kind Christians,
loving and aiioctionae fellow ctzens and If needs
must take cozaice Of the faults and of other
ons, and send the frebrand of incendary documents
where lind missionary daring enough to go, let
select the hoathsn In Far distant lands and not under
take to denonnce az hsaths and sinners our own esi
presents favorable sympto IL shows that there
tendency in the Northern mind TO correct itself to
ritably towards the people Of the South. Well,
the people Of the South, II they will but firmly
unite and resolve to protect the South mean in the
Senate of The United States where the South has strong
voice and where many from the North ready 10
support her And as the more distant future
II respects guarantees final protection the South
why lot US, in Gods name, If no other remedy can be
had sit down in national convention and add one
(Applause) am against altering Of constitutions, either
OF the Cnion or Of the States, that were
adopted IN times that tried mems souls-at a
time when the fathers of this republic
under the guidance Of Almighty Providence were laying
the foundations OF the rs great free state that ever
isted. (Appause.) believe that Divine wisdom pro
sided over those events and the judgments that
pronounced 10 what the fundamental laws at the
close Of that contest believe that every step wherein
have departed from the fundamental laws Of that day
mistake, and that II there be any existing
at this time in practice, political or otherwise
the only efficient cure for them Is TO 60 back 10 the plat
form upon which fathers stood-(loud applause and
return 10 the glorious rules and principles written fof
p,sterty by these who founded the republic Therefore
gentlemen, would no, have new constitution, AM
obtrate that great instrument, sanctiied by the
Of George Washington, President (,pplause.) would
not say to the present generation or TO posterty that
could improve II by altering one single word or pro
vision Of IL. (Appause.) ! would be willing to add
for we have commentators on the most sacred things
would be willing to add provision for the purpose o.
removing disputes by way of carrying out and
more completely and exactly executing the
things that in IT, Now, we are told by tn
highs authority, by that which all trust viii
ling 20 bow o--the Supreme Court Of the United stat
that the Declaration of Independence and the constitution
OF the United states made by and for tue free white
Caucasslan race inhabiing these United States ZAP
plause) And would add provision Ia the constitution
cmbracng-for the purrsse Of convincing those who
guarantee complete protection to the people Of the South
(Apparse.) will not say precisely in what form that
would b. added WIN not say IL, not because have not
duly and .ully reflected on aud am not prepared u
say IL. but because II may well b. left for
greater men than to have the honor Of putting i IN
fcrm and suggesting the way In which should BE- adopt
I'd. Now, gentlemen, there is no nhumanity, there Is
no scshness, there is nothing that men can find fault
with In lay down the rule that America made for
but follow the judgment Of Almighty God when say
america for the white Caueassian, Africa for
the negro, who was born in IL, who rs adapted
al least best flourish APPLAUSE VIII,
II ve establish the. principle that this i free
whNc reublic and the home for the free black
and the free black has IN his nature and constitu
tone capacity OF being elevated TO power and OF beng
civilized, Chrisiianized, what mighty empire Of free
nghtened independent powerful men YOU VIII hsvc IN
Africa within century or two And If they are ~ for
freedom, II they enjoy and sustain seiigoycrnmcn,
that is the way in which beneyoence which turns away
from the white man and a'ins at eeyatng the black man,
have its full qualification. And II the black men
q the south shall one day attain their liberty viii be
when hundreds Of millions OF enlightened Christian, civil
zed black men, In the iull enjoyment of the blessings
that We now have shall people the plains aud hills oi
Arewhen that continent shall have IT, cities is coui
! 81 III n.
., hh Cnion sin be OBJ sed 70 sustain unequal conflict
det er forth % the freedom OF their native region t'
black within tLer borders. And thus, II indeed II
be- within the scheme " Almighty Providence, -
these fanatics u think, 10 elevate this black
race uat people VIII be elevated by iher own
instr, mentality, and ~ climate most congcnal TO the r
Constitution, mental and phy seal Gentlemen, have
al eady kept yon 100 long THIS 70 be sure j. great
subject and always feel, when speak upon H. that
must either say nt cthcr little weary the patenc
ii those who may be Obliged through courtesy TO listen
have done. We have met 20 assure the south that "
their friends We have met 20 present % them, ~
the strongest form IN power, the assurance OF m
continued action IN their favor, ard 70 concert sue
measures may lead 10 staying the progress 81
that jnsihabe discomfort. ] insist upon calling u -
(ApplnnSe) To stay The affirmative nnal action of ts
ny ~ changing the existing state Of things aud rclev
ing the south nom the present position ~ airs That
T. 10 say party who believes duty ~ suppress AMI
crush cut slavery being Ia possession of political power
j. respects the central government, we may not be
able % control that party Ia particular states .ut within
\ verv short pcriod sincerely believe we shall be able
hur that party from power and by united action pre-
vent ~ powcr u mischief Ia the interval cloud ~.
piause.)
Hon JCHS A. INK then and addressed the Chair O.
foloy sMr Chairman--1he object of this meeting has
been stated II u whether some measure msy not
be devised h1sy and lnconsderse action IN the
south uni W consult together for rcdres o the z
grievanocs. II has been proposed that committee
should be appointed t. repair % the Suth h. oxpotul1e
With leading there Ia regard TO this question II i
not fupps that the action Of south Carolina he
fucnced az ALL but u believed that the action of TIC
other states may. You have stated. Mr. chsrmal that
there 4 body ~ Conservative men ~ the south wlo
may be reached We hope BY strong fraerns appsal.
avoiding far possible all the questions which rc
calculated produce irritation ~ reach that
tive body Of therefore move that committee ~
appointed hy the Chair 10 presen, an address and reso
tons. IL be thought proper and such other rcconnen.
datioDs y be suited to the present crisis.
The motion agreed to- snd the Chair appointed The
following gentlemen 10 constitute that committee.
John A.. Ink. Wilson q Hunt,
Georg- y Baldwin Gustavus W smith,
Gerard Hallock, John " Barbour,
Edwin Crusweil Thomas W Clarke
stephen Y. Russell James 7. Soutter.
James w. Beekman, saml =. nld.n
Watts sherman, Beni. Mott,
John n. Brewer John ]. OSullivan,
flias :. Higgins John Mckeon.
Algefnon :. Jarvis VIM. w. Aspinwsll,