American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-09

ing aud lewdness, from corruption and
fraud, from extortion aud swindling, aud
from every. form Of evil thatabounds in
our land. The moral sense OF the nation
must be aroused, ii;om the pulpit, aud
through the press, and on the platform,
and in every proper way to oppose these
outerying sins That prevail amongst us.
And the people OF this nation mustawake,
and put forth every lawful effort for the
suppression aud removal of these dread
iul eAils; aud for securing the reign of
Bible. morality, and the Gll-controlling
power of The principles Of the religion of
Jesus Christ. Not until we turn from
our evil ways, and practice justice, and
honesty, truth, and righteousness, will
God lift upon us the light of his favor,
aud give MS peace.
And with regard 10 the great and hth-
etto yexed question Of The coutinuanees
Of African Slavery in our country, the
darkness and difficulty seem TO BE- in a
great measure removed, and Che path of
duty TO be made plain. The Providence
Of God we believe, sPpca,s clearly to in
dicate the speedy and complete liberation
Of this long and solely oppressed race.
Ever since thc commencement of our ma
tioual struggle the band OF God has been,
and still is, so controlling and guiding
events, as soon to bring about the fulfill
ment ofauoieot prophecy, that poor down
troddeu aud bleeding Ethiopia shall
stretch out ber hands unto God:" aud all
her sons and daughters cujoy both civil
and spiritual freedom. Even those, who
with your speakery in the days Of peace
were uniavolablc 10 the scheme Of imme-
diate emancipation; eanaot but now hear
the voice ofGod in his Pioydeuce, speak
Jog loudly, aud 10 DO uncertain. language,
saying, "sive liberty to the cnslayed :"
. Let the oppressed 80 free" Even those
who in time past were highly conse,va-
tive, canpot. now resist The mighty our
rent OF Providen,ial events, which is
leading on surely aud rapidly TO the lib
Grafton Of this long onslaved and suffer-
ing people. A distinguished minister ol
the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. DR..
Muselave, said on the floor Of the late
General Assembly, 81 was formerly a
high conservative, hating even the vesy
shadow OF Abollionism, but now ] am
for all the Presidents Proclamations. y
And he but represents The sentiment and
feelings Of the great majority Of our min
istols aud people, He must bc blind in-
deed who does not see The hand Of God,
in the prolonsing Of this fearful and
bloody conflict, which is still raging in
our laud Whatever may be the designs
of ambitious and wicked men, and doubt
less they have no reference TO Che Divine
Will, God has his purposes, aud he
will work them out: aud one Of these
purposes evidently, is the destruction OF
the accused system of human bondage
which has so long existed in, and been a
foul blot upon The namo aud Sloyy Of our
country. And we should all chcerfully
acGuicsce in his Pfoyidential VIII and
aid with all our hearts in carrying for
werd his glorious purposes.
AS we hear the din and the roar Of bat
tie, the echo Of dying sroans, and see the
garments rolled in blood and as the intel
ligouce OF late1everses aud calamities aiC
borne to us on this day Of national hu
initiation and prayer" lei us show The
genuiueuess ofour repentance and humili-
ty before God, by our works. Lei us
hear and obey ihe voice Of God, uttered
both by his Providence, and in his word
saying, "Is not this the fast that have
chosen? 10 loose the bands Of wicl;ednes:
to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the
oppressed so free, and that ye break ev
cry yoyep Isa. 5S-6. He who refuse:
to acquicsce in the purpose of God clear
ly revealed in the dispensations of his
providence, opposes the will of Jehovah
and fights against God. o. let none o.
us be found resisting the Almighty
Let none Of us be claspiug Che chains up
on those whom God would make free
| "Oh! lft the hand and peace shall bear,
| Her olive where the palni-tvee grows,
| And toiTid Afrc's deserts share
| The fragrance Of Salvatiofs rose.
But IT, with Pilates stole eye,
| We calmly wash when blood Is split,
| Or deem cold Implying sigh
| Absolves from the stain ofg guilt.
Or IL like Jacobs rcereant train,
| Who tTafe'd in a brothers woe
We hear the suppliant plead In vain,
| Or mock his tears that wildly flow.
Will not The judg gmenis OF the skies,
| Which threw asheld round Joseph sold,
De reused by fettered AGic's cries,
| And change TO dross the oppressors gold"
As we bow in penitenee and humiliation be
fore God this day, let our prayers go VI
1 to his throne for pardoninn mercy for on