Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-18
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On the 18th inst, the Rey. RICHARD FULrEr. D. D
Of Maryland. from TIE special committee on he
Stete Of the country, submitted the following re.
port, Rhichsva adopted hy q nnaniaous 7ote Of
the Convention This report IS the Savannah Re.
publican remarks, korrows additional interest from
the fact, shas it comes from, Che pen of that able
divine and true patriot, Dr. FULLER, who, though
citizen Of The old Union under temporary compul-
sion, gives all the sympathes of his heart to the
South in her present struggles. The document ia
an important one, as an expression of sentiment
from one Of the largest religious denominations in
the country. 1t will be bright spot in their his
tory, and be an honor t, them for oil generations
to come. as - a
The following is the report: stA%
We hold this truth to be self evident. that gov
ernments are established for the security prosperity
and happiness Of the people When, therefore, any
government is perverted from its proper design, be-
comes oppressive, and abuses its power the people
have g. right to change il.
As tothe States once combined uron this eorti-
nent, 1t is now manifest that they can no longer live
together as one confederscy.
The Union constituted by our fo-efathers was one
of co equal sovereign States The fansiical spirit
OF the North has long been seeking 10 deprive ne
tation; and, after years of persistent aggression,
they have at last accomplished their purpose
In vindicati0n of their sacred rights and honor
in sef-defence and for the protection Of Gil which
is dear to man. the Southern States have practi-
cally asserted the right Of seeding from q Union
so degenerated from that established by the Con-
stitutiOn, and they have formed for themselves
government based upon the principles of the origi
nal compact-a1oping charter which secures TO
each State its sovereign rights and privileges.
This new government, in lhas dissolvDg former
political eeions seeks to cultivate relations of
anity and good will, with its late coafederstes, and
with all the world; and they have thrice sent sne-
cisl commissioners to Washington with overtures
for pesoe, and for fair amesble adjustment Of all
difficulties. The gov rnmeBt at Washington has
insultngy repealed these reasonable proposals and
now insists upon devastating land with fire and
swcrd upon letting Loose hordes Of armed soldiers
to pillsge and desolate the entire South for the
purpose of forcing the seeded States back into un-
natural Uni n, or Of suhjugating them and holding
tn m as conquered provinces.
While the two sections of the land are thus ar
rsyed against each other, it might naturally have
been hoped that at least the churches of the North
would interpose and protest against this appeal 10
he sword this nsoking Of civil war; this delueing
the country in frIrciial blood; bat with astonsn-
pent ard grief we find churches ard pastors of tho
North breathing out slaughter, and clsmoring for.
sang1inary hostilitles with ferceness which we
would have supposed mposs bic among the disciples
Of the Prince Peace. In view of such premises this
Convention cannot keep silence Recognizing the
necessits that he whole moral Dfuence of the peo-
pie, in wha'eve capacity or organizrion, shot {
be en- Is ed in aid of the rulers who BIZ heir sut
frages have besn called TO defend the endangered
interests of person and property, of honor and lib
eTy it is bound to atter its voice distinctly decd-
ecly, emphaiicaliy; and your Committee recon-
mend therefore, the SubiHiIed resolutions:
Resolved That impartial history cannot charge
upon he South the dissolution of the Union She
wa foremost IN advocating and cemenng that Union
To that Union she chung through ,long years Of
cslumny, injury and Insult She has never ceased
to raise her warning appeals agajaH the fsnsicism
which has obstina ey and necessarily warred
against that Uuioa,
Resolved That We most cordially approve Of the
formation Of the Government Of the Confederate
States Of America, and admire and applaud the no.
Die cause that Government up to this present time
ResolUed That We vii assiduously invoke the
Divine direction and favor in behalf Of those who
bear rule among US, that they may still exercise
the same wise, prompt, elevated statesmanship
which has hithe2to characterized their measures
that theiE enterprise may be attended with success;
and that they may attain great reward, not emily
in seeing these Confederate States prosper under
tkeir administration, but in contributions to the
progress CT the ttranscendent Kingdom of cur Lord
Jesus Christ.
ResolUed, Tha. We most cordially tender TO the
President CT the Confederate States to his Cabinet
and to the members OF Congress now convened st
Montgomery, the assurance Of our sympathy and
e tire confidence. With them are our hearts and
our hearty cooperation.
Resolved, That the laWless reign of terror at the
North, the violence committed upon unc Offending
citizens, above all, TIE threats to Wsss upon the
South warfare savage ofbarbarity to devastate our
homes and hearts with hosis Of ruiians and felons
k,-n 1-~t I'D L. ia, L..
horrors of al civilized people. God forbid that We
should far forget the spirit of Jesus to suffer
malice and Vindictiyeness, to insnuste themselves
into our hearts, but every principle Of religion, of
patriotism, and of humanity CALLS upon to pledge
our fortuoes and lives IN thst good work of re-
polling invasion designed to destroy whatever is
dear in our heroic traditions; whatever is sweet in
our domestic .hopes and eDjOyments; whatever is
essential to our institutions and very manhood;
whatever is worth living dying for.
ResolUed, That we do now engage in prayer for
our friends, brothers, fathers, sons, and citizen
soldiers who have left their homes to go forth for
the defence of their families and friends and all
which is dearest to the human heart and we re.
commend to the Churches represented in this body,
that they constantly invoke o holy and merciful
God to guard them from the temptations to which
they are exposed to cover their heads in the day Of
battle, and TO give victory TO their arms.
RESOLVED, That We will pray for our enemies in
was rsviled revled not again" trusting that their
pitiless purpose may be frustrated, that God will
grant to them more polite, more considerate,
aud more Christian mind; that the fratricidsl
strife which they have decided upon, notwithstand-
ing oil our commissions and pleas for peace, may |
be arrested by that Supreme Power, who maketh |
The wrath Of man to praise him; and that thus |
through divine blessing, the prosperity OF these
sovereign and once allied States, may be restored
under The two governments 10 which they now and |
b nceflrth respectively belong.
Resolved We do recommend to the Churches of |
he Baptist denomination, in the Southern States,
10 obss We the fret aud second d Us of June as
lays of humIlia ion, fasting and pray Almighty
God, that he may avert any cslsmiiies due to cur
sins as people, and may look with mercy and ia /
Vor upon
RssoyUed, That whatever caami;ies may come ur- |
IN US. firm trust and hope are in God through |
he atonement of his Son, and we earnestly beseeeh
he churches reprssepted in this body,-(a consttu
sney Of six oP hundred thau and christians |
that they be fsrVent aud impoTtunate in prayer,
,ot only for the country but for the enterprises of
he gospel which have been committed to our care.
IN the war Of the Revolution, and in the war of |
1912 the Baptist bsIed jot of heart hope for /
ne Redeeqer's ca use. Th'ir zeal and liberslity |
.bounded in their deepest afi c,ious. We bes cen |
he churches to cherish the spirit and imiste the |
example Of this noble army OF saints and heroes;
% be followers of them, who, through fsllb and |
,aienos inherit the promises, to be ateadfast un-
novesble, always sbOundng in the work Of the |
Load for as much as they know that their labor is
10 10 vain ia the Lord.
ResoIUsd That these resolutions be communicated |
o the Congress of the Confederate States" at /
Aontg merry, with the signatures of the President
md Secretaries of the Convention.
P H. NELL, Ca,
JAS E. BRooME Fla.
G. II. MARTIN, Miss.
". CAREE CRANE, Ls.
T. FULLER, Maryland.
JAS. b Taylor, Va. Commute |
R. D C.gHOwELL, Tenn.
L. W. ALPES, Ky.
J. L. PRICHAED, N. C.
T. WNKLBR, s. C.
B. MANLY, Sr., Ala.
North Carolina UnIteGs.Five millions
appropriated for war.
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