The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1861-01-25
Written for the Pilot
The Crisis.

MK ED,ToR:-
Ii is always unpleasant to write or speak
of things or subjects whore others are
concerned. am particularly on a jet
where those pfofessingto be lei by iha,
divine principle or sliri, that teaches man
to he j,st and live in and cultivate peace.
are concerned. The sal good monitor
adm onishes rs to be wa,chfnl of. and care
fully guard our evil propen>ities that too
often lead us to trespass on the rights and
privileges Of others.
For many long years there has existed
spirit in our favored land that was con
demned 10y the great heal of the Christian
Church, that has been busy and intent in
sowing the seeds of disc N ent AMI disu
Mon and not c"ntent with the diScord
produced, have attacked the palladium of
religion and morality itself. What true
christian can read, and not mourn over
| degenerate man, the comments of rrofes-
sor WAYLA~D who, acting under the in-
fiuence of a fana'ical spirit, has led him to
charge CnHI~r of practising dissemination
and withholding the truth. Well may
true christian tremble at the approach OF
evil. This monstrons insinuation is being
read by the youth of our lanl-it il text
: book in our schools. And why does
Professor WAYLA>D bring this charge Of
dissemination against tho Savior of the
fallen race of mani For no other reason
Than to satisfy his own opinions and fanst
ical prejudice. We have been searching
the scriptures to in.i some command tc
uphold and Justify his opinions and preju
dice, and fail to find any testimony to sus
tain his opinion aid the opinions of those
| leagued with him in their crusade agans
Southern institutions aud claimed rights
Here then. we see man eminent for hi
learniI q. driven TO the verge of infidelitv
whose stubborn selt-righteousness coul,
not bend to the truth-and, assassin like
would destroy the main pillar of religio,
itself.
Election is past, and men in these State
have defined their principal objects am
aims. And what is the result oil this fana
tical strife Has it thus far produced on
good result to our country! If n diSsoiu
ton of this s orious con'e leracy, interna
hate strife, and the shedding Of traterna
blood, is COOL then 4" benefit will sprin:
from the triumph Of fanaticlSm. Man
protesting christians consider the ho!d1a:
of slave, sinful and should not be i,;lera'e,i
Every man is bound to bring forward proc
of his opinions on any subject where 9th
ers are concerned. A jury man is sworn
to decide according to law and evidence
and should not any man. acting under tn
Influence of reliri ,us views. before he pro
nounces judgment against the acts of hi
fellow man. fui ni>h the law and testimon
to j,stifv his verdict.
TO close this article, we call for tn
proof Bible proof-that slavery is sin
Every believer in Chris, has. or shout
have, 4 Bible AMI should suffer that boo
from Heaven to lea,l him to act in al
things according 10 its commands ard re
qnirements. In order to he improved b
lis sacred advice, and labor profitab'y. W
must first pull the beam out of our owl
eyes, and drop the mantle of se!f-righ,
eousness and self esteem, and see ourSe!ve
as we are, and then we may hope for peac
and prosperity. UNION.