The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1862-11-06
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN,
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA,
aMAD UPON THEIR IDOLS"

lheSe words came al OHO0 "
reading, a few days ago, a pretty copiOus
supplv of newspapers, published by the
Northern Methodist church. For their use
We are indebted to tbe kindness Of our
brother, the Editor of the Richmond Chris
tian Adrocate. The papers referred to are
the Christian Adrocqts of New York, and
Zioa's Herald of Boston, both Of leading
influence in their church. They are BOTH
especially the latter, nearly as frantic over
the subject Of Abolitiouism and LincOln's
proclamation, as the heather sometimes are
over their idols. As our readers have not
often seen any thing published from this
quarter, it may be well to extract some por-
tons to let them understand how the So
called Christian world at the North is NOV
inc. All denominations seem pretty much
alike.
A writer in the Christian Adrocate, of
whom the Editor says that he "deaeryedly
holds a prominent position in our church, "
addresses communication to President
Lincoln. Having gotten hold Of the File
plant, by the possession Of part OF our
negroes, they are sorely exercised how 10
dispose of the animal. This man makes
the following proposal;
"Set apart for them the peninsula Of
Florida, and the low country Of South Car
DINA and Georgia. Let the upper country
of South Caroline be attached to Georgia,
or North Carolina, or divided between them,
and let the name of South Carolina be
blotted from the map. She has merited
this signal vengeance. NolOyal tear would
drop for her fate, no loyal breath would ut
ter a sigh" FLORIDA is scarcely better
deserving of commiseretiOD. Let her drop
not as a timely and beloved sister, bat as
an abortion
Bishop Scott attended the North Ohio
Conference, and spoke thus g. am pray
ing God to oyerturn, and Oyerturn, and
oyerturn. If there are elements, inatitu-
tons inconsistent with our unity and peace,
let them be crushed. The editor adds that
"tbe Conference sympathised with the Bish'
op. Would that all our readers could have
heard him pronounce that woEd, orsrtara.'
As this oyerturning is all in the hands of
the Almighty, it IS not improbable the AbO-
litionists may themselves receive rather
more Of it than they care for.
Now hear what the Editor Of ZioR's Her
qld says about the Proclamation: " We
have never witnessed an event which more
appropriately calls for the expression, Al
leluia, for the Lord God Omuipotent reign
eth than the proclamation of the Presi-
dent of the United States" "The present
civil war is directly for slavery on the part
of the rebels, against slavery on the part
Of the country At last piety and patriot
ism have shaken hands, and the call Of the
nation is the call Of God Our country is
now about to be born again. and let the
angels and all good men prepare to re-
joice."
But the most remarkable Of all is the
speech of Gov. Andrew of Massachusetts,
ct the Camp meeting in Martha's Vineyard,
Aug. 10Th. This address was made, it
seems, upon the expressed wish Of the gov
error to speak, and upon the invitation Of
the Presiding Elder. 1t was made in the
hearing Of crowd Of many thousands. 1t
speaks a whole volume at once, when We
state that this political, war speech was
made on the S4b5ath dlyH It's report &C.
eupies more than three columns Of fine print
in 9 large newspaper. 1t is highly eulo-
qized BY the Editor Of lions Herald. The
following extracts viii give some idea of its
character. Coming as it does from the
Governor of the State, and delivered upon
such an occasion, it is au index Of the views
and purposes Of that party.
"When the rebel power shall fall, the OP-
pressor's power should tumble with it, and
four millions Of human beings might rise
with the chains Of their degradation broken,
redeemed and diseutbraIed by the emanci-
MATING power of the truth Of God, have
never believed it to be possible that this
controversy should end, and peace resume
her sway, until that dreadful iuiQaity had
been trodden beneath our feet" 1--WE stand
upon a platform Of equal liberty to all men;
that is the doctrine Of our political creed"
eTbis people are determined to conquer,
but they are very patient. They are deter
mined to succeed, but they are very eau
tious. And so am I. l never said q word in
public, that I was sorry for"-(What ST.
peyla,ire1, GOOD maaD eve have had our
war Of revolution, and our war Of indepen-
5epce. and now we have our war Of ciyiliza-
ton, and we are going to sweep away the
last relic of barbarism." You must restore /
your Federal power by taking possession of
their territory ct the point of the bayOnet
You must re.estabIsh your honor by ruin
ing theirs"
In one of those vulgar phrases which an
o,. sot for GOOD English can hardly say is, |