The New Hampshire Gazette And Republican Union

A Patriotic Clergyman.—Upon the occasion of the presentation of a flag, by the ladies of Nashville, Tennessee, to a regiment of volunteers about to start for Mexico, Rev. C. D. Elliot uttered the following noble and patriotic sentiments. The Nashville Union says, Mr. Elliot, upon being loudly called for spoke as follows—the words of a patriotic and good man, as we know him to be:—

"How can an American look upon this scene and not exult? Before me are brave men, ready and willing to dare anything—to die—for the honor of their country. Around me are the fair daughters of Tennessee, with their smiles and benedictions, eager to cheer and bless their noble countrymen. Thus it should be; and while it is thus, our country can but remain free, prosperous and happy. I will make you one remark—I make it as a minister of the religion of your country. Whatever else the future historian may write, in connexion with it, one of the brightest pages written in our history, or in the history of any nation enlightened by the sun. It will be this: before each battle we have said to our implacable foe, "give us peace"—in the moment of victory, before the echo of our cannons died away, the same "give us peace." No man doubts but that this offer has been made in sincerity. This is "seeking peace and pursuing it," and hence is fulfilling the command of God, and my faith is, that no individual—no nation—obeying the commands of God, can fail of glorious success in the end. We now entreat you all, when far away in a hostile country, also to have respect for the precepts and commands of our holy religion. From many a consecrated home, and from pious ministers, will ascend daily ardent prayers that God may protect and bless you all.

And now, in conclusion, we as a minister of the religion of your country, with a heart free to the deed and full of its solemn imports, do invoke the blessings of the God of Washington upon you, Colonel—upon you all. Should any fall, may he rely on the great redeemer to save; and if His will, may you all be restored to your happy homes and loving friends and families."

Who does not respond to such sentiments of patriotism and piety as are expressed in the above? It would seem as if all must agree with the good man in such noble sentiments. But it is not so. The traitor will speak out. A clergyman cannot speak the words of patriotism, but the whig press will be out upon him. The New York Tribune, for instance, comes out on the above as follows:-

"CUT THROAT PIETY.—If a crew of pirates were to break into a quiet dwelling at midnight, demanding half the moveables as compensation for the trouble and hazard of getting in, and in lively gratitude for their perfect willingness to go out again, and were to pursue the inmates from room to room, shooting, stabbing, and yelling 'Give us peace!' we have no doubt but they could find some SANCTIMONIOUS SCOUNDREL to glorify their pacific purpose, and invoke God's blessing on their purpose—for a consideration.'"