Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-06-27
What thing ? Not the wickedness of

Rehoboam, but the separation of the ten
tribes. God permitted, yea appreciated this
dismembermeut of Israel. The cause Of
the revolt was sufficient to justify the act
This was the way Of escape from oppres
sion, pointed out to the ten tribes by the
finger of Providence
Pondering this narrative, we ask, were
God to speak to our Northern enemies, what
would be the import Of his words? The
conclusion is irresistible, that he would say
to them-"Ye shall not fight against your
brethren of the South. This thing is Of
me. In their present movement, they are
pursuing the path that have marked out
for them, that they may be free and indie
pendent" We cannot but conclude that
the North in waging war upon US are verify
guilty. They are ignoring the Scriptures ;
fighting against God.
1t IL said: "Let as many servants as
are under the yoke, count their own masters
worthy of all honor. X These things
teach and exhort. If any mau teach 9th
e,wise * * he is proud, knowing moth
ing, but doting about questions and strl;es
of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, rail.
ings. and evil surmisinys, from suoh
:, withdraw thyself."
The principle here laid down, applies to
States as we'll as Individuals. We are no.
to remain in league with those who persist
10 coarse Of conduct which is at war with
the word OF God. If they inveigh ag,anst
the Diria.!y established relation of master
and slave, and thereby bring about ''enVy,
strife. y.ilings, aud evil surmisings," in tina.
! case We are not to make the controversy per-
petual We are under no obligation to suf'
fer oa without redress; We are explicitly
directed to WITHDRAW.
The North, as well as the Sauth, has at
tributed the triumph of American arms iu
the Revolutionary struggle, to the Divine
blessing upon the valoro,s and perseveriue
efforts of our patriot fathers. The hand OF
God was manifest in the raising ur of Wash
in,tou; first in peace, first in war, to lead
the infant nation through the storms Of a
seven years campaign, to the blessings OF
peaceful independence. 1t was the Lord
of hosts who shielded the immortal Chris
tian. soldier in the old war, especially at
Fort au Quesne, when the Indian marks
man singled him out, aud for fifteen differ
ent times, took deliberate aim and fred the
trusty rifle at his person. God was in the
war-tempest that ragged at Lexington, at
Princeton, at Saratoga, at Monmouth, at
Moultrie, at Hanging Rock, at Kings
Mountain, aud at Yorktown, and the victory
was ours. Even the defeats which we suf-
fered were often ove-ruled for our good, and
in answer to prayer, the foe was subdued,
and the flag of freedom waved triumphant
ly over the forests, and fields, and cities Of
the new world.
This history is instructive. Then there
was but one great question in controversy.
1t vas this: Shall the United Colonies gov
ern themselves, or shall Great Britain gov
ern them d? Now, there is between toe
North and the South but one great point
in dispute. 1t is this: Shall the North
rule the South, or shall the South rule the
South?
In the days of '76 it was the strong a.
gaiust the weak-the oppressor against We
oppressed-despotism against Republican
ism. Now, the South answers precisely to
America, apd the North to Great Britain.
AS We have seen, God has never yet aban
doned principle The priociple contend
ed for by our fathers, is as dear to him now
as it was then. It is this principle that we
advocate at the Council board, in the camp,
and on the field For this principle we
will fight, for it we will die, if need be. Ii
is Inscribed upon our banners, written upon
the palms of our bands, engraved upon oul
hearts. The eye Of faith is steadfaslly fixed
upon ii, as We cry, ''Ehe Lord our God be
with us as he was with orr fathers lei
hin not lu?yc Us, nor fprsake u.s.
2. Propar means should be used.
The s.uner is not saved unless he com
plies with certain conditions. Oar Fl :ld>
do uv ling forth unless We plant, and cul'
tiya,e thnm. ln warfare, whether carna
or sI,,ritual, only the victoris crowned, and
the price of victory is powerful, persistent
effort
1t is we'll, therefore, that our movements
have been marked by great promphiuds and
vigor-we!lthat more '';a@ hundred thuus'
aud soldiers areia the ac.l-well that they
are commanded by brave and skillful off
cals-well that artillery, and infantry, and
cavalry are all properly disposed-weli that
while we pray we keep our powder dry
Woe be to that people who would expect
the end without the means.
1t is then clearly our duty to go forth in
defence of our rights. DeprecatiuE var
praying for our eueuios, invoking blessing:
upon ourselves, acquiesciug in the necessi
ty which calls US to the conhict-we are tc
60 forth.
Nor are those of US who stay at home
exempt. We must strengthen the SOL
dier's heart by kind Offices we must take
care of the families that have been left in
a condition to need our attentions; we must
be liberal in our contributions, if private
aid is needed, and we must entreat the ia
vor of the Lord upon our loved land.
!, Execrated be the name of that man who
to the injury of others, or 10 the detriment
) of his country, would seek 10 enrich him
self at time like this. Selfshness must
be nut awav while we strike a death deal