Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-11
a Patriotic md Timely Appca..

tC I'd HUSKY 'SSOtiiliikilu lhS " Ht
peal to tho consideration Of tbs cl~ergymcn Of
VIII LIST the Southern pulpit should ueve7 be
made the theatre for exciting the base pms.
sionS Of cur nature, lis holy and powerful in
fuence should be employed in aidin:, the
cause of Southern liberty and independence.
At a time when ever Southern woman is as
heroic and determined as the women of Sara.
gossa, and when the very children are render
ing efficient assistance TO the great cause,
tho clergy should invoke their congregations
to liberal voluntary contributions. The day,
and the method suggested BY "Witherspoon,"
in his eloquent and timely appeal, deserve the
attention Of the public.
The remittances can DO made to the distin.
guished Christian gentleman aud able 6nan.
cier and statesman, Dol. Mcmminger, to whose
constant and earnest cxertions as our first Sc.
cretary Of the Treasury, the South will owe
e debt Of lasting gratitude:
An Appeal
To the Ministers Of the DIFFERENT Dsnomina-
tions throughout the Confederate States, in
Behalf Of Collection Proposed to be Ia.
ken Up on the 18Th Of JunS, to Assist in
Defraying the Expenses @ the Present
War.
Fathers AND BRETHREN:
Behind an honored name We venture to ad-
dress you. The momentous hour has
come! The death struggle for Liberty has
commencedl The foot Of the invader presses
the soil Of Virginia, and even us we write, the
blood Of our sons and brothers is peradven.
ture being poured out in defence Of our affairs
and our homes-of MI that We hold dear as
men, as patriots, and as Christians! Under
such circumstances, all apology for linus nd.
| dressing you is supeiluous; il is enough that
We feel the obligation OF 'helping every one
his neighbour, and every one saying to his bro.
ther, BE Of good courage"
At the request Of Congress. onr honorcd
President has called US to a day of Fasting and
Prayer: q request with which, it is presumed,
no one Of us will fail TO comply. But, besides
this solemn, united, and hearty appeal to the
Supreme Power Of the Universe for his merci-
full favor and protection, we beg to suggest, in
all humility, whether it be not possible to
mako this coming occasion, the opportunity Of
| still farther aiding our country in this, the
crisis Of her destiny, by contributing of our
substance for the support Of our brethren in
arms. Need we be reminded, that the ex-
pease of transporting large bodies Of troops, is
in itself a heavy item of war; and that it is a
matter of the utmost moment that the Trea-
sury of the Confederate States should know
no lack at such O time as this? 1t is respect.
Gill 100000 tlnf.rn 10 oil 20 prhnrn f1Jg
plea may come, that collections be taken up
on the 18th day Of June, wherever two or
three are gathered together, and this whether
in camp or church; and If not on that day,
then upon the next best opportunity-that
these moneys be Immediately RENTED to the
! Governors Of the respective States, to be By
them forwarded to the Hon. Mr.. Memminger,
| Secretary Of the Treasury, who shall duly re.
ceipt for the same.
In the name, then, of the just and holy cause
to which the eXigcncies Of the times have sum.
moned us-in the name Of the gallant States
who are making a common stand against a
blind and crushing despotism-a stand for
Constitutional Liberty-a stand for the prin.
ciples of '7G-will you permit one, who serves
with you in tho Gospel, to entreat yeu to re-
member your country's need, on that day Of
Fasting and Prayer; and 10 let your aims and
your prayers go up together as a memorial be.
fore God. Remember, beloved Christian men,
that a million to day may count moro than
millions tomorrow; and that what We do in
this matter should not only be done with our
might but be done quickly.
We appeal, then, TO all who shall conduct
devotional, services upon that day, to allow an
opportunity, at least, for the frce.Till offerings
Of every one whose heart may be stirred up"
We appeal, moreover, TO our noble and pa.
triotic Governors, in any way they may think
proper, to give this Plea friendly welcome
We appeal to all editors to lend it the aid Of
their eloquent pens, for without their aid, in
this moment of time, we can do nothing. We
finally appeal TO all, whose hearts thrcb for
Liberty. TO help-help new-and remember
tina, our Country calls, To DAY.
Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered.
AS smoke is driven away, SO drive them away;
as wax melteth before the fire. so let the wick.
ed perish at the presence of God"
WITuERsPooS.