The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-30
THE PREsBYTERiANs AND THE WAR.
IntcrcsfinE Correspondence between the
Synod Of New York and New Jersey
and the Secretary Of State.

Interesting Correspondence between the
Synod Of New York and New Jersey
and the Secretary OF state.
New HAMPTON, Orange Co.. N j., Nov. 20, 1861
DEAR siR-As directed by the Synod Of New York and
New Jersey, forward herewith, together with the
companyng minutes copy Of the paper the state Of
the country adopted by that body during SEES
sion in Newark, N. J. Respectfully yours,
ON JOHNSON
Hon Wx H. SEWARD, Secretary Of State.
EXTRACT FROM TIE MINUTES SYNOD AND
The Rey. Messrs James r. Wilson, D. D., William
Adams u. D., William W. Newell, D. D., and Hon. VIM
Pennington and Hon. Edward A. Lambert, Elders. we're
appointed committee to prepare minute In relation to
the present condition of the country
The committee appointed to prepare minute in relA
ton the present condition Of country reported the
following preamble ana resolutions which were adopted
unanimously
Whereas the people Of these United States after tho
achievement Of their independence, established govern
based constitutional liberty giving TO all just
Whereas portion Of the people Of these United States
have taken up arms against the lawful government
sezcd upon its property and are sndeavorng to over
throw TIA government 10 which Ia centred dearest
hopes and interests pertaining TO civil liberty and the
advancement Of civilization throughout the world and
Whereas the Presby Church in tho United States
has ever shown herself all her history the advocate
Of civil liberty aud frcedomthat freedom, the defence
Of which drove our fathers from the Ud World and for
the security Of which, In this land they prayed and
fought and bled lifting their voice hands against
anarchy and tyranny and oppression in every form
believing that the present solemn crtss in our national
affairs calls upon US as patriots and Christians TO 10y
upon the altar Of our country our influence property
aid our lives; therefore,
Resolved, That we pledge to the government ind
vidual support and confidence, and will all lawful
and efforts in power to aid it in maintaining It's
authority and in putting down this rebellion its very
nature SO utterly causeiess anI'uujust.
Resolved That we commend the President Of the United
States, his constitutional advisers the American Con
gres the Commander Chief and soldiers Of the army
and to the God fathers humbly
he will mpar 10 them wisdom and unity coanses and
fidelity and courage action that the cause entrusted TO
their hands may be brought to speedy and successful
issue.
Resolved That while do not feel called upon to add
anything TO the repeated testimonials Of our church on
the subject OF slavery to oler any advice TO the 20
vernment on the subject STILL fully believing that IL hes
at the foundation Of all present national troubles We
recommend TO all people 70 pray earnestly than
Tor its removal, and that the time may speedily
come when God, by his providence, shall, ia his own
good time and way, bring it to an end that nothing may
be left OF but the painful record Of its past existence
Resolved, That recommend TO all our people 10 hum
BILE themselves and take low place before Cod in view
Of all social and political sins, each one remcm
Der aud lament his own personal completely with them
ALL
SECRETARY SEWARD
IRPARTsESr STATE, I
WASHINGTON, Nov, q. 1881 Z
TO Tue SySop OF NEw YORK AND NEW JsRsKY;-
REVEREND GENTIENEN-Ihe minute containing vour re
solutions on the condition Of the country which you
directed TO be sent TO me- has been submitted TO the pre-
sdent OF the United S ates.
instructed express you his great satisfaction
with those proceedings which are distinguished equally
by their patriotic sentiments and purely Christian sp
rt II is Just tribute to system Of government that
It has enabled the American people enjoy unmolesed
oi the blessings OF DIVINE Providence which aAec
the material conditions OF holman ETY. than any other
people enjoyed, together with a more absolute do.
gree Of religious liberty than before the institution Of
that great government had over been hoped FOR
among men, THE 0 ertbrow % tho government there
lore might justly be re artcd a a caam,y not only 10
ih1s naion but mIsfostuAe to mansnd the President