Bells

The following action of the Presbyterian Church has been handed us for publication:

RALEIGH, N. C., April 3, 1862.

Hon. G. W. Randolph, Sec’y of War: –

SIR: We, the undersigned, the pastor and Session of the Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, N. C., actin in the name and by the authority of the congregation, must cordially tender for the public service our Church bell, weighing almost one thousand pounds.

We believe that all Christians and patriots are called upon in this crisis to make every effort and sacrifice to sustain our government in the noble endeavor to repel the our invaders.

Invoking the blessing of heaven upon our arms and commending our just cause and oppressed people to the protection of the Most High, we cheerfully anticipate ultimate and complete success.

JOSEPH M. ATKINSON, Pastor.

Wm. PEACE, C DEWEY, J BROWN, Elders.

– Published in The North Carolina Weekly Standard, Raleigh, North Carolina, Wednesday, April 16, 1862, p. 1