New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-08-04
CAUSE OF TIE DEFEAT AT BULL RUN.

To me Eeifo, e( me ~ y. T,ibsne
Sin: Much inquiry is made as TO the cause OF the
defeat of our brave columns at Bull Run. The cause
in lie highest source disregard 10 the orders Of
the Ruler Of the Universe. We are subject to the
powers that be, but all are subject to Him who impars
TIE power For many yean every department in our
county, ard every branch Of business has been highly
prosperous, aud constant overlooking stream Of
meicies and flyors has been youchsaied to all parts
Of the land from the bountiul hand Of Him who con-
trolls nations az individuals. But for all these things,
instead Of grateful hearts given TO God there has been
rebellion and open and continued acts Of sin Wicked
ness has prevailed throughout all borders Instead
Of being Won over obedience by mecies aud fayors
peace and prosperity, eople have rnDed more
and more. For years past wicketness aud crime, dis
honesty aud fraud, have been constantly and RAPIDLY
tie increase ill they have diiused themselves through
every Glars in society and every grade In oee, from
tie lowest 10 tie highest. The whole macs OF people
have become III ea.ed with sin, and are filthy rebels,
iniolerably wicked in the sight Of infinite love and
neicy And will the God OF truth aud justice visit
for tleee things Win lie Ills merees sighted,
His Church aud religion opposed, aud Ills commands
wilfully and deliberately ditooeyed "ii lie see these
und thous and other indgnilies continually offered
agan,t lln by Ills creatures, Ills subjects and not
send Hs Christening rod to humble, improve aud save
them from final aud utter rum lie VIII not lie
m
bat il Judgment must come 1t will he the heavier III
the end.
This great and hitherto prosperous nation so SINK IN
ain and all manner of wckednes aud 80 covered with
guilt before God IL now yried with judgment. This
Judgment il sent for our good.
IL il 10 humble and lead us 10 penience and amend
ment that God may eXalt us, and make us OF the
greatest the most prosperous, and the most truly
Christian patton earth Civil war, when protraoted
il dreadful scourge. This scouge will be continued
till Gods glorious purposes are accomplished; till the
ueople humble themselves, amend tler ways ard be-
come ohedent 10 the laws of God. Believing this ter
rbe seonrle to be Gods Christening rod, lew Christ
iins throughout the country their knees IN
earnest prayer; but the great MAS Of the people do
not believe this, and sill unhumbled aud dis
oledienr. But few among rulers and officers
Ia the army show their belief b. obedience 10 the
minda Of Him who controls the destiny OF nations
putting down and exaling another. VIII for the
present refer to only single command Of the King
OF Kugs which has been wuly aud deliberately dis
regarded and that is in regard TO the Sabbath. Rei-
mtnt after regiment have left the city Of New-York
for Wushn9 ton On tue sabbath, utter marching
through the principal streets, calling excited thou
sands 20 profane the day VI sacred rst. Sunday was
the day deliberately fed ulon for tie battle OF Bull
Run. What a victory, and what overwhelming dis
grace did our troops gain that day. What cause pro.
duccd results 70 opposite and 80 instantaneous; one
hour swelling all loyal hearts with encouragement and
Joy, and the next boar overwhelming thS1n with dis
appointment, shame, and griefi No man di earth can
answer this question satisfactorily, Ii be a'tompt 70