Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-12-10

One of the most remarkable rctorma-
tions in modern times, is that in Ireland
that unhappy Erin, so long noted for the
criminal business which burdened its
Courts, or Assizes. \ convincing proof
of the genuincncss of this work, has been
exhibited at the sessions of the Criminal
Judges throughout ireland, last Summer.
when the scarcity of prosecutions was Il
fact observed by all At some points, no
outrageous crimes were alleged. Over in
England, however, in the same period, an
increase rather than a diminution of pub
lie immoralitics was painfully evident
"Religion is the chief concern" Even
were there no hereafter, however, the
promulgation of Christian principles and
influences would still be desirable The
difference between people most conlormcd
to the spirit of Christianity, and those in
most direct opposition thcrcto-althouch
you might perhaps be unable to draw the
dividing line between thcm-is as great
as that between midday and midnight
In times of national or individual trials
and darkness, moreover, we are especially
called upon to seek the souls salvation.
From these considerations. all good cit
liens must rejoice in and bid God-speed
TO every reasonable, well-intended effort
TO promote rcli zion, at home and abroad
At this Season of tho year, when the de-
mands of labor are least pressing. and when
there is much precious time to be impro-
we'd for our good or to be misemployed to
our present and future injury, it is well to
have the claims and promises of the Cos
pei brought home to the minds and con-
sciences of all. Occupy the thoughts and
conversation with subjects worthy of the
dignity of human nature and the destiny
Of immortal beings-and in this manner.
Danish sordid, trifing, and base pursuits
from the minds of the young in particular
Every church and religious congregation,
and well-wishers in every neighborhood,
should seek, in public and in private, each
in his or her own approved form, to pro:
mote the general welfare by special efforts;
relying upon Jehovah for his blessing on
labors put forth in all simplicity and ear
nestness, We may promote the greatest
good of all. Notwithstanding the War,
Religion advances in many portions Of our
land-for God always reigns; He is Su-
premc; aud He rightly demands the love
and obedience of all his creatures. "IIim
shall the tribes of earth obey, and all the
hosts of heaven" Let us commence here.
that pure alteration which is the felicity of
the celestial paradise. OBSERVER.
EARLY LOST.-A writer in Iarper's
Magazine for Dec, adverts to the sad gaps
which Death has made in the choice com
pany which, say twenty years ago, plain
ABRAHAM LINCOLN drew around him at /
Springfield. Ill. The brave Col. HARDIN
fell in Mexico, in the arms of victory.
The noble BIssELL, died while Governor
Of 1llinois Senator DOUGLAS, a chival-
rous opponent long, died his friend. Sc
nator BAKER sadly fell, before defeat, on
the Potomac, near Lecsburg And bis
later, bosom friend. Gallant ELLSWORTH
crowned with his death the conquest of
Alexandria. With these choice ones all .
dead, it is no wonder shade of sadness is ,
sometimes seen with the look Of care that
soiennizes the usually gay and happy