The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-06-04

worlds history. 1t is time of great
commotion all over the world. AMI
these connections and changes, however
they may appear to have an opposite ten
dency, we doubt not will be over ruled
in some way by wonder working Prov
idence to prepare the way for the intro
duction of the Reign of Righteousness
and Peace. "He causeth the wrath Of
man to praise him, and restraneth the
remainder of wrath" But whatever
may ultimately appear to have been the
purposes of the allwise Ruler of the
universe, these purposes form no justiti-
cation of the stupendous wickedness
which has planned and carried forward
this conspiracy against the life of the
Nation. And the peridy, and treason,
and robbery, and bloodshed which have
characterized it must be exceedingly dis
pleasing in the sight of holy God. To
Him we should resort in our time of per-
il. With penitence for our sins, individu-
al and national, on account of which he
has controversy with us, we should
seek his merciful interposition-that he
would preserve us from the calamities of
civil war, or mitigate those calamities-
bring good out of evil-order out of
confusion--and open up way for the
speedy deliverance of our country
Spare thy people. o Lord ; and give
not thy heritage for reproach."
2. The spirit oflawless violence wher-
ever it exhibits itself, should be rebuked.
And this spirit of anarchy is not conf
ned entirely to that portion of our coun-
try in open rebellion against the consti-
tu ed authorities Of the land. There in
deed-in many places at least-it reyels
in reign Of terror" The property
and even lives of honorable citizens, who
respect their obligations to their country,
are no longer secure. But also in many
parts of the border and Northern States,
where a higher degree of christian civil
ization more generally obtains, there are
not wanting indications OF such a spirit.
Mobocracy, as well as rebellion, must be
suppressed. Ii the laws to punish trea-
son and its abettors, are not sufficient,
let others be enacted and faithfully exc
cuted. The majesty of law must be sus-
tanned, or the foundations will be des-
troyed.
3. The government should have the
earnest sympathy of every christian and
patriot. Some of us may have desired
another pilot at the helm. But our du-
tioe she same, and we have JUST as
much at stake as we should have had in
that case. If the ship of State is wreck
ed amidst the breakers, we all 20 down
together.
Besides, the position of ..the present
worthy and patriotic Administration, sur
from their very entrance upon
the duties and responsibilities of office.
by such difficulties as have encompassed
no other Administration since the origin
Of the government, should give them
special claims to the sympathy of all
friends and wellwishers of our common
country. And it will surely not be doubt
I'd that it is christian duty to pray for
'ur rulers. 1t is frequently enjoined
ipon US in Scripture. Obligatory upon
Is at all times.it is peculiarly incumbent
n this hour of our beloved country's
peril. /" l exhort therefore, that first Of
.ll'-is the language of the Apostle
Paul to Timothy" supplications, in,
ercessions, and giving Of thanks b.
made for all men for kings, and for all
hat are in authority ; that We may leala
luiet and p-aceable life in all goIIines5
md honesty"
4. There must also be active co oper-
s,ion. 1t is sad thing that there should
'ver be necessity for an appeal to arms.
But such an issue has been made by thr
enemies of our country and the Govern
nent must either repcl force with force.
n be overthrown. and wide spread an
'rchy be the result.
That such an issue has been presented,
need not now stop to prove. Says an en-
nent statesman. Secretary of State during
he greater part Of the late Admins.
ration: But few months since, and
We were the freest and happiest nation
m the face of the globe. La the mids;
f this prosperity. wi,hou, single for.
ign foe to attack us, without single
injury at home, caused by the operations
t the government. TO aiilict us, this go-
ious Union, acquired by the blood aud
acritice Of our fathers has been disowu.
d and rejected by portion Of the States
omposing it-a Union which has given
IS more blessings than any previous
overnmen! had ever conferred upon
,an. There is but ono path Tor every
rue man to travel. and that is broad and
lain. 1t will conduct us, not without
rials and suiferings. to peace. and the
cstoration of Union. He who IS not for
is country is against her. There is no
eutral position to be occupied Il is
40 duty of all zcalously to support the
government in its efforts 10 bring this
nhappy civil war To speedy and salts
'ctory conclusion by the restoration. in
$ integrity. of that great charter OF free
ON bequeathed TO Us by Washington
nd his compatriots."
And SO the eloquent candidate for tho
ice Presidency on tho so-callel /" I'm
N Ticket: 1--WE are a law abiding.
community. Our time. our
loughts, our energies are habiuallv de-
oted 10 tho peaceful arts. by which
taIes grow aud prosper , but upon an
sue IN which the life Of the country is
lvolved we rally As one man 10 its Ia-