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Fast recommended by Mr buchanan was re-.
specially observed in this city; and il the
garded as token Of Heavens favor. then
was the occasion peculiarly blessed. The day
seemed much like the SabtsIh. The stores
aud places OF business generally were closed,
and throngs OF people attended the places of
worship, all Of which, we believe, were open.
In some instances, addresses were deliver. d
by the pastors, who touched upon the i'm
pending difficulties in terms that showed their
sincerity Of heart Others devoted the period
of service to prayer and devotion, earnestly
petitioning for Divine interference to stay the
hand of civil war aud prevent inter pecine
strife. Some, indeed seemed hopeful Of an
auspicious result, so general aud ready was
the observance of the Presidents recommen-
dation; but we apprehend that it was more
universally viewed as a compliance with an
apparently sincere request of the Chief Ma
gistrate, which, in a Christian community,
could not te disregarded without denying the
attributes of Divine power.
The people yesterday appeared TO refraiI
cheerfully from the usual amusements of a
holiday occasion. Every thing was quiet and
orderly, and those who were tempted out bv
the delightful weather, exhibited n decorum
In their conduct which must be pronounced
praiseworhy.
The churches were all we'll filled, and some
of them deL sely crowded. AT The First Bap-
tst Church. in the morning, 0werful ad.
dress was delivered by Rev. DR. Jetsr, aud In
the afternoon Rev. DR.. Burrows delivered an
impressive discourse Ia the Third Baptist
Church. The Rev. Mr.. Butler officiai ed ri
81. JohL's, and his sermon is represented to
have been marked with peculiar beauty HIS
idea was, that, while relying fully upon The
means OF Divine grace, the observance. of a
period OF fasting, wnicn is pennance for sins
Committed, was eminently proper among the
Northern people, W hose pernieious sen timen ts
lnstllled into The minds of their youth, have
brought about the present ceplora BILE even g.
Mr.. Butler also made IN inspiring aiIusion TO
the great speech of Patrick Henry, delivered
in that place Among other sermons, which
we have heard highly spoken of for their elo-
quence and true Southern patriotism, were
those of Rev Dr. Minnegerode of ST.. Pauls,
and Rev. Mr.. Mitchell of the Third Presby-
terian Church. Indeed, we have heard Of
none that expressed sentiment of su bmiss ion
10 Northern aggessi, II, bu all declared strong.
~ for the maintenance of Southern rights at
all hazards
The Rev. Moses d. Hoge, yesterday morning
pr9ached an able aud eloquent sermon to u
crowded and attentive auditory, in the FIRST
Preso by terian Church. from these words:
Give US help from trouble for vain is TIE help
OF man p Psalms. 6Uth chap llv.
Dr. Hoge, after &C acknowledging our sins as a
nston and rs individuals, and devoutly re-
cognlziGg the affecting hand of God in our
present troubles and impending dangers. said
that as the primary occasion OF assembling 10.
getner for solemn worship was the political
condition OF the country, IL was proper to re-
fer TO the secondary causes which, under
God's providence, the great first cause had
brought the country to its present disastrous
state Chief among these causes, was blind
ana reckless fandticism, which, from small
beginnings, had increased in power and inten.
slty, until ii now held sway over large
portion of the Union. This fanaticiSm
mad Just accompiishe1 what the Father of
MS country had denounced-a sectional
triumph upon sectional principles-maklng
var upon Southern institutions, when
looked TO their " ul innate extinction {"
This exhibition of unfriendly feeling had pro-
ffnt NfA -. r.
Union, and in all probability in few weeks
several other States would De gone. Civil war
was impending over us with all its horrors
Tor, SAID Dr. Hoge, Incredible as it may seem,
there are large numbers in The other section
of the Union who advocate the insane doc.
trlnes of coercion. In solemn and thrilling
language, he depicted the unutlera ble miserles
OF war, bringing IN its train nc only death
ana deso!ation, but engeuderiug brutaIity and
abasement of our finer instincts s. and q callous
Indifference 10 human suffering But my
hearers said he, "horribIe as war is, there Is
oLe alternative which is worse-a surrender of
lnalienable rights and privileges. All honor
10 the patriot who goes To the field 10 defend
his hreside, his rights aad liberties
The orator alluded To the glories of the
Union the blessings which IL had con ferred
upon man KIND, and the respect which il com .
manded among the nations of the earth No
patriot heart, SAID he. could look without sor
row upon its dismem mberment, though all the
stars should be ours and all the stripes our
idence OF God, that religion and civilization
should make yet greater progress in two sepa-
rate republics, occupying the same ground
which heretofore has been covered by one.
/ we do not pretend To do more than give an
idea OF the tone and spirit which animated
this able effort, and which was cordially re.
sponded to by the large and Intelligent au
diencs who heard 1t. Throughout, it was
calm, yet decided mot crate, but tlrrn *
pressing In its spirit the deter IA ton OF Vir.
glnla TO ask nothing that is not right; to sub.
nit to nothing that is wrong
We nave received from friend the follow.
| ing notice OF the address delivered by the Rev
James A. Duncan, pastor of the Broad treet
Methodist Church
~ exaggerate nothing in saying that 1t ives the
.isest most truly Ch istlan-Iike. and profounoi, /,
eloquent and pove ful discourse have a mos,
ever heard As,nsle sertenoe towards the &C Ia
few minutes you might see the manly Tear faii.ns
| everywhere iIom oang men ard old ming led
| do de- II. Ia Tue piCvidenc, of God occasion
| called for the mob deed. And wheD, In a climax
OF fly fervor, hs declared that, should rhs arb
| slory IN lifting hs voice at the head OF Nugina s
| columns IN trIunphait sopg If on, Ior the
# eiectric Vowsr flashed through the VIII Die aud
| ence, and one will spoke from every eye. And
| find faulr with 1t"
The Catholics, as we'll as Protestants. oh
served The day with great devotion, and the
| same may be said of our JEWISH population
The following prayer was offered by the Rev
| j. M. Micneibacher, at the Synagogue over
| which he presides
"Hearer of prayer. before Thee all assh ap
| pear"
Be in our midst, and bless US Hear the pray Or
| OF all | ose who are afflicted and In troube
OPP essed oil all lands, Is In distracted and dan
80. Gus condition The . esent Union II thes
| paGie and dist.ess prevail tRruua hout the la nd
| commerce aad business are declining. ano can
nos e sasrlsG on under these cireumstanees; an
| the la oter hHds NO emp oynenC la vain do W
turn to the Ma iOnai Councils for the instruc iol
IA the way OF wlsdom and eonelnation Whicl
| ofins unlt,, peace and CO cord. Therefore, n
GOD, we turn To Thee our present calamity
with deep Senitence We look up To Thes, q
Thes. mercifai Father. and CON essias oss s,S
| ala our IN .quities
nies did CRY, vie The, were oppsssed % o, s forss,
| poEer-f fbou who dids, hear IN II cries ana did s
asslst them N thr.wias of the Yoke Of ina, arO,
eiousiy on this country. and ddst bless II wit
peahce: pie mt, ard DIessenss- Q Le,a sod FaiheI
from the hearts of taose composing cur Nations
Councils hatred en- false pride OF opinion, tba
| eriminatioa or Tscrim;r All the qas sstlons .
tn day, that friendship and good will mar be re
States that ,hi Unlaa s, % hs saved % IN il. iasss e.
n any but But It I g q Toy omn,. oeace tha, anio
e ssa aos " Of
cordanr principles. grant. Father II All. iha. q:
way may be opened whereby we, ths people {
the South, may pass with dr., feet IN safety TO lh
position of peace and plenty, attended W ih In
piotes ton which Thou gavest TO tAe chosen pes
pie of old
o Lord, Ruler of Nations, bless US with the he,
OF all tiess ngs, bless Is with peace, aud ave !
. from the horrors OF anarchy and of civil wa !
| May internal peace te and prevail udisturbe
and sraBt us grace. May Thy watchfui eye fel
most gracionslt on the Constitution OF oar ls3.
and lie 1t amended To satisfy all sections Of .n
tormerty, 80 happy kepuba, thai oppysssior
this SOIL a. 3S~
| Bless, ggsyd, and preserve, . Lord, the Pres
dent OF the ynitedStates OF America; grant hi
llJ asU deliFef him from all affection ar troy
eld Rless, Lord, tue Senate ana the House of n
representatives., in Cons mbIed and Ali - 4