The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-09
ESTABLISHED 1865.

state OF tEfnSS- ana let All Nn!letltii9
pray for peace, afi seek from Cod
that quietness of spirit which is His
own gift. It wzs heathen historian
who made the true statement, by
CONCORD little things gov iuto great
ones, but by discord great States 60 TO
pieces" And it WAS Christian apns-
tie who wrote, "Study to be quiet and
to Go your owl business. Aud be at
peace among yourselves"
The Southern Christian Advocate
contains a ringing editorial, in which
it says:
Are The white people of South Caro-
lima irrevocably divided into two polit-
cal factions? Is there no possibility OF
uniting the people again? If the two
political f.ctions cannot come together
on platform alike honorable to each,
is there no hope of bringing about a
better state of feeling between them?
These are questions Of the gravest
Importance, and they deserve the calm,
yea, the prayerful consideration of every
Christian patriot. On the answers that
NAV be given depeud the future moral,
social, educational, industrial and COM
mercial prosperity of the common
wealth.
1t is no: for US to say which fa.-
ton is most t. b'ana for this un-
usual and deplorable condition of things
in South Carolina. Both are greatly to
blame; and it is Infinite folly TO stop to
cavil over the measure Of ceDsure that
belongs to each, when each one is so
evidently culpable. 1t is enough for US
to know that our State is in > deplo:a-
bic condition; that our people are dl-
viGc d; that intolerance, abuse, misrep-
resentation, anger aud the intenSest
passion are the ruling spirits OF the
hour; that fatherls against son and son
against father, brother quarreliug with
brother aud neighbor with neighbour;
that under these adverse Influences the
cause of religion and morality suffers,
the peace of the State is endangered,
and anarchy and ruin are threatened.
Is there uos patriotism and religion
enough in South Caroliua and among
South Caroliniaus TO put a stop to this
mad carnival of bitterness and hate?
Will the fomentor of strife and the
breeder of discOrd among nelghborS
aud friends, W wbetheT he occupies high
or low position-wlll such an enemy to
the peace and we'll peing of society con-
tinue to be made the hero of the
hour?
By tongue and pen, We have coun-
seled moderation, unity, peace, the oo-
servance of law, wisdom aud prudence
in the execution Of law, respect for
those in authority, and all else tnat
tends 10 the happiness and well-belng
of the people. TO do other than this
to stir up bad blood. to oiucite to faction
al wrangling, strife and blood-shed
am ng friends end neighbors, is unpa-
triotic, sinful, devilish.
There is too much of this spirit
abroad in the State. Some Of our utter
ances, verbal and printed, have too
much Of the sulphurous odor. Though
spoken Of neighbors and friends, they
bear the stamp Of blind and bitter hate
Instead OF coucilia;o v love. We, may
not be able to revoiutluniZe the press,
We may not !'r able to sweeten the tone
of debate on the bustings. we may not
be able to control the utterances Of the
leaders Off the factions, but every man
can and should set watch over his
own speech and action, and every man
CAP counsel moderation, forbearance
and brotherly love.
We believe the hour has come when
the pulpit should speak out with no
uncertain sound on the subject. We do
not believe in discussing politics in the
house of God, but this is not politics. 1t
is always in order fer the pulpit to cry,
Peace, peace" 10 the angry passions
Of men, and 10 apply the principles of
Christianity and the Bible to political
conduct. IL is not politics to remind
the people that wioso hateth his broth
er is a murderer; that Righteousness eN-
alteth patiou, but sin is a reproach to
any people; that when the wicked reign
the people :uourn; that ii is a duty they
owe both to God and man to be peace
able and law-abiding citizens; that the
right of suffrage is fearful response
biiity, to be exercised in the fear Of God
and not in the fear Of party or men;
that the peace and highest good of the
people should be more to every Chris
tian and patriot than the triumph of
faction or party. These and like lessons
iced to be taught with all the forces
possible from every pulpit IN the
land.
Can the readers of the Advocate give
an intelligent statement OF the matters
OF political principle that divide sur
people into two hostile camps and cause
so much bitterness Of speech and feel
ing? Is it necessary that these princl-
pies Of government should be estab-
ilshed in fire and blood? are the lib
critics Of tine people endangered by the
ascendaucy of either faction? Are not
the factions agreed in most things that
are Of The highest concern to the pe0-
pie? Are their differences worth fight
ing over? May not more rational
and peaceful solution be the better way
How much Of this party enthusiasm.
excitement and bad blood is born of the
desire for office, is nurSed in seltshn ness
and is lnatured in lust for gold and
power? And shall the intelligence, pa
trlotisnl and piety of South Carolina be
made rlaythiug oy designing politi,
clans?
May the people open their eyes, may
the Holy spirit quicken their con-
sciences, may they see the dangers that
threaten uS, and may they arise as one
nsn to bring about again an era OF good
feeling aud brotherly kiudness.
THE EDITORIAL OF THE BAPTIST
COURIER.
What We shall say in this article is
not intended as partisan politics: This
is not political paper, it is not pub
ljshed in the Interests of any political
party or faction. We have avoided
anything If the kind, aud shall con.
tinue TO do So iii the future. What We
shall Say, therefore, must not be under
stoad as retlectiug upon any man, OF
set Of men.
That there is a widespread feeling OF
unrest and even OF uufrieudlineSS, and
= lack Of harmony, charity and for.
be;srauce on the part Of very many oi
our people, none can deny. UuEind
thoughts have been INDUCED, mems
motives have been inpngned, unkiHG
things have been spoken and written
ana al! this has led to strife and bitter.
ness aud divisions. We do not under.
take to lay the blame for this sad con
diliou of things upon any person ol
,a~s0Ds Ne onl.. sneak OF the cOnIi.