New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-29
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5. HarwoOd Vernon esq., the Prea,dcnt OF tn
| Yong Men5 Christian Association. made D sta'e
ment Of the work which had been done by the Army
| Committee since the commencement of the eatermise
large number Of small army hymn-books had beer
circulated among the soldiers OF almost every reg
ment and a vast edition was passing thIoags tine
press for further circulation
! The latest work undertaken by the COMMITTEES wa
TO supply the wants OF Cbaplans in tie Military Hos
piias at Washington and other places IL THAI vicSty
! where the sick, wOunded and dying sodiers were
! lying. Two of that Committee bad already gone 10
| to Washington, and for nearly week had been Gu
gaged in their useful work. giving words OF comfort
and cheer to the suffering patriots, aud ing letters
| to their friends &C home.
Mr.. Vernon read extracts from several etters re-
eeyed from soldiers, chapaius, and tie members OF the
Committee now engaged in ghe service.
The Rev Dr. lying then delivered a thrilling and
eloquent address, IN which be set forth the dlhones
with which Our solders had 10 contend IN tbs camp
and on the field. With reference TO the battle ~ Bill
Ru0, he said that 70 bad been fought Oh the Sabbath,
aud there was sufficient reason why our forces had
met With reverse, even amid the glories OF we'll
Garnet victory 50 far IA our arms were concerned.
History had recorded the fact that tire party who made
the attack in war, on Sunday, bad Invariably been
defeated. Besides there was, according to all tic tes-
tim0Dy which had been received up 10 ths time not she
sightest necessity ormskngthe attack of last Sunday
He did not believe that God could add his blessing 10
any such transaction. Then the attack had been
made by army OF starved soldiers, who had eaten
had marched fourteen miles, the last portion of it in
d uble quick before charging upon the enemy. lie
entered his protest against the proceeding and ssM
that the law of God had been willfnly violated aud
set aside He then spoke at length OF the ell inns of the
wounded and dying soldiers who had offered their
all for the sake OF their country and It's freedom. Not
chaplain in the military hospital TO care for the
brave men who had undergone the penis OF battei
and the young men representing the church III this
city had gone forth, perhaps with more energy aud
promise Of usefulness than could be exercised by
the ministers OF religion He said that tho means
were needed to extend that work; ten more men had
been solicited for it, and thoy must be sent. The
Christian people owed IL TO the soldiers TO give them
this comfort ana solace when their hearts were DO sea
down with the weight OF their niilctions Religious
advisers were iust necessary their chsl Lids.
He was sure that the people would respond nObly.
The Rev. 5. h.. Pierce, late Acting Chaplain OF the
list Regiment was introduced, and began by alludng
TO the contrast between the scene presented to him IN
tbst ine crowded and brilliant congregation ana the
other which presented itself one week ago on that
dark and gloomy Sunday evening" when the amy was
marching back from the battle OF Bull Run.
He conceded with DIR. lying in the wrong which
had been perpetrated that army and tle country
by the breach Of the Sabbath committed 10 the adj
vance upon the enemy on Gods Holy day. 1t had
been unnecessary and the day might have been spent
IN provisioning tie soldiers ana ia reconnotering the
ground TO be gone over. lie would ever remember
that day, and in his diary would note It az the
" Politicians battle fought at Ball Run on Sabbath,
July IL 1861" Gen Scott had never planned that
battle ana Tue l-hUe VI uSilus ~ hhu OOVh AOiNOu
upon him. (At the mention Of Gen. Scott there was
an attempt to applaud, but a disposition being mani
tested to take ali opposite eourse, the applause was
subdued).
In coming from the battlefield he had captured
black hone, which he rode without saddle, and as he
psssed along the line one OF the members of bis regi
menI 1.-THE list said 30 him. " Well, Chaplain it, all
up now-we may as well acknowledge the Southern
Confcderacy at once" lie replied, " o no, my dear
Sir the news Of this battle will send thrill through
the whole nation and thousands will rally to the sup
port OF our standard
He went Oh 10 describe how politicians controlled
the army movements. The City Of Washington
rotten from its base 10 the topmOSt stone IL was
packed fun Of male and female SecessioDiss Seces
0uists were 10 Government Offices, and the Secreia-
res did not dare 70 them because they were par
enIar friends of certain SENATOR he referred also
to the attempt made reduce the pay Of chapains.
He concluded by saying VOID for the claims OF the
Army Committee Of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation in its present uselon Of love aud consolation.
Tracts were wanted for officers we'll soldiers.
The soldiers were easily got along WITH but the com
m.sioned officers Indifferent 10 the claims OF re-
lipion. He closed with a tribute 10 tue Stars and
Strres,
The collection was then taken MP.
The Rev, DR.. Hague ssd he hoped the sabbath
Committee would attend 10 the subject whlch had
beon noticed 10 ably and worthily by DIR. Tying, and
that the Christian community OF New-York would
make itself felt in the matter.
The vast congregation tLen sang the hymn, " My
Country 'tis of Thee" &c.
The Rev. DIR. 1yDg pronounced the benediellon and
the eongTegatan retired.