The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-11-28
THANKSGIVING SERVICES.
TRINITY N. E. CHURCH.

4hlAl1l M III
The services were attended by a
congregation not unusually large but
very attentive, and were opened by
an appropriate anthem by the choir.
The Presiding Elder, Rev. Mr..
Harmed, announced the hymn and led
in prayer. TIE Pastor next read the
Presidents Proclamation, and the
10th Psalm lis sermon was an
amplified review of the proclamation.
Abiding to the hope expressed by
the President that pacific relations
might be restored among all the peo-
pie, MIR Andrus said it seemed 20
him that hope had already passed into
realization. Whatever may have been
the dissensiOns among the people
throughout recent periods, the masses
of the population are now in a condi-
ton of Cancellation towards each
other.
The spea ker next reviewed the po-
litical campaign which had but just
closed. He spoke of its earnest char
acter, and the generally manly bear
ing Of the contending parties. He
also eomplimented both political or
carnations for their conduct since
the November election. The domi-
nant party had proven itself generous,
not INDUCING in elimination, and
freely mingling with their adversaries
In civil and local life. On the other
hand, the defeated party proves it.
self to be law-abiding, surrendering
quietly and even gracefully. No body
of men in all the land is found resist
ing the laws. This quietly yielding to
majorities Is not yet fully understood
by the people of other lands A
change of dynasty among other ma
tions means war, blood, and death. II
is, also, a matter of congratulation
that those who were lately in rebel
lion now accept the terms of the Gov
eminent, and lay aside their sectional
dissensions for returning harmony.
The minister next noted the unity
of expression, on the part of the PEG
pie OF all portions OF the country, with
regard to its great interests. The only
differences were as to the policies
by which those interests could be best
secured. Even the question of human
slavery was regarded by all as
definitely settled, and he would be
looked upon as a malignant revolu
ZIONIST who should seriously advocate
the restoration of slavery, aud devise
plans for doing so. All good and
thinking men harmonic in the inten-
ton to prevent the bondage of men
ever again being established on
American soil.
The speaker was also gratifed to
observe that the religious heart of
the people is equally tempered with
moderation. Very few were avowedly
infidel
Next in order he referred to that
portion of the Proclamation stating
that foreign States had entered into
liberal agreements with US. while ma
lions that were far OF had become oul
friends.
The universally of our means OF
education was commented on as a fit
subject for thankfulness, and the
liberal arrangements by which the
sons OF the poor could attain to the
hIgh her walks of learning. Another
item for consideration was the Evan
gelical character of the American
Church. Nearly all the branches of
the Church are characterized by a
vigorous going ont to where the peo-
pie are. The Christian Church in
this country partakes of the peculiar
genius of our governmental structure
it IS for the people-for each of
them, for all of them.
These elements of our country's
power at home are rising, spreading
and of aggressive force They are
invading all lands. They seem to be
a burning fire whose light is waking
up the nations.
The entire discourse was listened
to with marked attention and interest
throughout its delivery, which had
all the earnestness which usually
characterizcs Mr.. Andrus's pulpit
efforts.
The final hymn was read by Rev,
Mr.. Maddux, of the Nj. Z. Church
Mission, who also led In prayer.
At the close of the sermon a collec.
ton was taken up for the benefit OF
the poor.
INGLE STREET NJ. E. CHURCH.
Thanksgiving services were held IN
this church. The sermon was
preached by the Rev. j. B. Likely
from The first clause of the second
verse IF the 95th Psalm The theme
iiKa the sermon by the Rev. r. An.
drcs, was review of the President.
Proclamation, specifying at more
length the subjects for thanksgiving
therein set forth.