The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-08-21
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The Radicals, on the other hand, are far
fever in numbers, nor are they united in
principles or action. Their leaders have no
official position, and, scattered in different
countries, have no centre or head. In their
councils is discord, and the proceedings Of the
International at its sessions, have not indica.
ted much wisdom or prudence on the part of
its chiefs A considerable part Of the peo.
pie look upon them with terror. In almost
every point when compared with the Ultra.
montanes. they stand at great disadvantage.
Yet We should make capital mistake if we
despise the power of this party. Its strength
lies in this, that it is the truest representa-
tive Of the spirit of the age. Young Europe
is mostly in its ranks. 1t gathers to itself
all who are dissatisfied with the present, and
will not renew the past There is wide
spread feeling that it is possible for men to
be much happier and more prosperous than
they have been, and that this can be effect.
ed by reconstruction of society, the rebuild
ing it on new foundations. To this class
belong many of a philanthropic and specu-
lative turn of mind; and to these must be
added those who love license and hate re-
straint, the despisers of all religion, the vi
cious and proaigate. Very unlike in char.
acter and purpose, all agree in this,-that
Christianity, as represented By the Church
at Rome, is bringing more of evil than good
to Europe, and must be overthrown, and the
State, embodying other principles, takes its
place. There is type Of civilization better
than anything which Christianity has given,
and this must be brought in by statesmen,
not by priests.
Looking upon Europe as it presents itself
to-day, we may see many signs of an Ultra
montane triumph. Evidently there is a
strong reaction going on, the proof Of which
may be seen in Spain, in France, and in Ger
many. In Spain. the Carlists are gaining
ground, and the Republicans, disunited and
factious, can neither gain the confidence of
the people, nor make war with vigor. France,
under Mcmahon is turning more and more
toward the Church of Rome. As between
the Republicans and Carlists in Spain, it as
sumes position of neutrality; but there can
be no doubt that the spirit of the Admins
tration is decidedly anti-Republican. The
priests are very busy in arousing the reli-
gious feeling Of the peasantry by means of
apparitions and visions and miracles, and by
large professions to holy places; aud democra-
cy is denounced rs the chief of sins, and the
restoration ofIegftimate authority held up
as the only salvation for France Germany
is full of internal strife, and Bismarck, who
has offended all the Roman Catholics, has
by no means carried all the Protestants with
him. He has found that the power of Rome
is still very great, and that its stubborn op-
position to his ecclesiastical measures cannot
be overcome He seems to be aware himself
of his partial failure, and to seek dismission
from Office
Without speaking of Italy and Austria,
in which signs of the same reaction may be
noted, though less conspicuous, We conclude
that the Ultramontanes have some reason for
their hope OF speedily becoming the masters
Of Europe. But their triumph, if they win
it, will be Elusive and short-lived The at
tempt to- make the Church of Rome supreme,
must end by making her the slave of the
State. The tendency to democracy is too
strong to be overcome, and sooner or later, it
may be after bloody religious war, the su-
premacy of the people must be recognized as
absolute. Rome is strong in her organiza-
ton; but this is no defence against the un-
belief, and when the day of final contest
comes, her high walls and battlements may
stand, but her soldiers will have fed
IF We did not believe in the omniscience
of the Lord, this condition of Europe would
be very fearful; but knowing that the Church,
His Body, shall abide forever, although
every plant that God hath not planted shall
be rooted up, We may await the issue with
all quiotness Chwchmm.
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