The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-04-06
LOOK AT THE TWO PICTURES.

In September, 1867, We republished an editorial
article from the Ne,0 York Observer, under the
title Of Soutbera Masters and Christians, In
the course Of that article we find the Observer
speaking on this wise
I've regard the occasion as an appropriate one
for complying with the demands of truth and JUS
tcc, aud giving expression 20 some of our views In
regard to the attitude of the Christian ministers
and people Of the South. - 4 ave say then
deliberately, as the result of our experience and
correspondence and personal observation in the
South, and as the summing up OF all the intOrma'
ton that We can gather, from every source, that
We consider the Christian people of the South
acknowledgement, laymen, laywOmen, and eS.
pecially the religious editors-to be as hostile in
feeling 10 the Government OF the United States
and the people Of the North, especially to the Chris
tan people of the North, as ever before.
We viii 20 farther and say that we regard those
who are known as Christian people in the South,
as having been, and as being now, even more OPP
posed to the restoration of good feeling between
the two sections than the politicians and the men
OF the world.
There is much more to the same purport.
This language which We leave our readers to
characterize, we exposed at the time in some de-
gree as it deserved If the Ne,o York Observer
preserved the files Of the Central Presbyterian
about that time, as may be reasonably supposed
from the deep interest with which they were ready
il might be well to refresh its memory with the
wholesome truth we endeavored to impress upon
It's understanding
At present We call the attention Of our readers
to a somewhat different point Without a word
Of explanation O. retraetou in regard to what was
virtually, as we demonstrated, charge of perjury
against Southern ministers and Christians, we have
now a most vehement desire expressed by that
same " y Observer to take these same traitor
cas- CbristiRs close to its loving heart Having
looked on one picture, now look on the other,
found in the ObSerrer of last week.
SOUTHERN REUNION.
- A correspondent in Texas, who says he knows
what he Is writing about, tells Us that many of
the most spacious, practical aud far-Seeing Pres
ltterianS in Texas look forward with earnest hope
tor a speedy union Of the Northern and Southern
Assemblies We hope these Presbyterian pro
phetS see rightly. We have seen nothing in the
Southern papers, nor heard much to encourage us
20 hope that the ministers Of the South are more
favorable to reunion than they were four years ago
One Of the ministers Ofthe South, writing to us
in relation to cause Of Christian benevolence,
pecialy for the benefit of Southern Presbyterian
ministers SAYS:
49, Ii viii DO you good and your Church good
that Church which | trust, we may some day call
our own-to stretch out the hand Of benevOlence
70 those who, whether worthy or unworthy, are
needy needy brethren You are wise man, and
can devise some good plan which can be carried
out for the benefit Of our INDECENT brethren 1t is
expected there viii be deficiency of $4,000 in
the SuStentatiOn Fund for the current year. This
Is one-fourth Of all expected Many good and
efficient men, with inadequate salaries, have no
part in this SustentatlOn Fund, and greatly need
aid Make any use OF my letter you please. 1t Is
impossible now, 1t has been heretofore, to draw
anything from our churches for this object. Their
resources are taxed to the uteTmoSt by the different
objects Of benevOenee under the supervision Of the
General Assembly
Such appeals coming to the North constantly
deeply affect our hearts In spite OF the continued
separation from US of those brethren who have
been cordially invited to return but still refuse to
come, there are many who will aid in supplying the
wants of Southern ministers. We will overcome
them by doing them good. Our only contest with
them shall be 70 see who will exhibit the spirit
most Ike ChriSt'S And love never yet was con
ouered The Presbyterian Church In these United
States shall be united May God hasten it. ;"
REMARKS.
l. 1t has been the policy of the Neo York o.
serUsr and other papers to publish extracts, now
and then, from correspondents represented as iv-
ing in the South They are commonly compi-
n.ented as ministers and others Of wide influence,
and these letters generally pretend there is a wide
spread desire among US for a reunion with the
Northern Church But not in a single instance
known to US has the name Of one of these persons
syss been given. If such a sentiment is so strong,
Is i not marvellous that it has never so much as
shown its face in our Presbyteries? This mode of
manufacturing public opinion according to order,
is a stale and shallow device Of demagogues.
. Whether there viIl be deficiency in our
Susteutation tu1j this year we know not, nor is it
probable the writer 20 the CJssrg knows any