The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-11

What dreadful calamity the destruction OF Trey Is
1t is ono Of the most singular physical events that has
ever occurred in this country II may be said of this
as was once said OF the ancient city Of the saneuh
Mium. Al RAsHID.
Bishop Dubois and Mr.. Levi,as.
SIR--I have noticed from time to time, with plea
sure, your remarks relative to Mr.. Levns and Bishop
Dubois. am convinced that they were dictated by
no bad feelings to the class OF persons interested ia
the case ! hope your readers will extend the same
indulgence to the remarks which, am about to make
touching that long lugated affair.
Ii is admitted by all that the case of Mr. Levins s
hard one-no one will in justice deny that. His case is
still aggravated from this facthat man of Ills
erudition should he controlled by one so inferior to
him in that respect. was always under the inlpres-
sion that merit in his church carriec the palm. II
seems not to be the case lift So John Dubois
would not be bishop while Mr.. Levns remained
private think it would repay labor to find out how
he arrived at that dignity. may to it hereafter
Mr.. Levins might have erred perhaps injured his spi-
ritual superior will admit that he has done BOTH
But where then, ask is that spirit of forgiveness
which ought to distinguish christian functonary T.
In what part Of the bishops creed does he find nei-
Their injuries nor insults are TO be forgiven in this
world" There must be such an article in it, let it
come from what quarter ltmay. Mr. Levins, i'll can
Deileve report has offered every atonement in his
power to his incensed superior, but all in vain II is
very singular that ecclesiastic can ascend pulpit
select for his subject the forgiveness of trespasses
and at the time have his own mind filed with the
But his IS no: the only case in which theory is at var-
ance with practice. 1t is indeed question, and
grave one for casists, if the who acts so believes
what he teaches In my opinion the negative side Of
the question would be the safest
1t IS a subject of surprise to many not partial to
that religion, how this worthy bishop can keep man
like Mr. Levlns SO long under interdct especially at
time when such able defenders of his religious te-
nets as ne is are most wanted If he were himself
capable of coming forth and repelling the many das
tardly attacks made upon his church, our surprise
might partially cease. But to whom have the mem
bers OF his church looked up for clear exposition Of
men Of his calibre? None OF Them believe in their
hours of IT, al land really they had net few of them
ever thought of their good bishop 1t is not surprising
that SO many attacks have recently been made upon
them when their chief ccnnel is unqualified for his
sation: That church, above all Others boasts Of it's
learned bishops. But where are they to be found T.
Not IN New York, will answer 1t is curious state
OF things, when commander chief is the least
capable individual OF his army to act in the field
With every sentiment of good feeling towards this
bishop, will unhesitatingly state that he has done
more in one month to inure the Catholic cause in this
city, than Brownlse, Hoyt, Slocum & Co., could ef-
Points at their heels
II may be said that he does every thing with the
best intention. This is small consolation to the
supporters of ruined cause and if admitted would
60, IN some measure TO justify the maxim, evil can
| be done that good may come from it."
Perhapsl am doing injustice to the bishop, and that
his indebtedness is not caused by any ecclesiastical
rules winch Mr.. Levins may have infringcd, but by
his antpahy TO his nation. Beware, my good bishop,
hew you indulge in these feelings. Do not insult
those on whom you depend for your subsistence.
can tell yoS, and you know it well yourself that il
you depended on your countrymen for support they
would scarcely feed you on dried behring's; though
am aware they able provided they were incin-
cd to afford yos better fare. II you possess sach
feelings, Mt least for your own sake suppress lhem.
am not deceived i'm them, il is their disposition to
/ n a n mi mir audn In Won
are now Judging from your conducD fast vergng to
that point; and from their natural hatred TO tyranny
should expect awful encounte~. The eyes of the
city are now turned upon you In regard TO this affair
| and expect decision with impotence. You may
possibly effect breach which your successor, how
ever talented, may be able TO fill up. Your ha
tired to those of his country may be pardoned-it Il
nothing more than national failing Divest your
| self of these mean feelings they are unbecoming
man who has assumed the gospel for his shield ant
the crsss for his standard Il is not enough that yo,
have rendered your followers open to the attacks o
| their opponents by driving from their ramparts th
men on whom they most relied, but your conduc
will shortly make them contemplate in the eyes q
the prbllc. All of your followers with whom l al
acquainted are intelligent, upright, and virtuous.
express their sentiments and feelings towards you
far rs l can recolect readily acknowledge the,
are, by ne means, such rs their opponent would re
present them Though have seen more than ono
the great Doctor Brownlce himself fabricate creed
for Catholics, and damn them the strength of hi
forgeres. go r.
This is equally inadmissblc with the former In ihi
case the remedy is plain. You have occupied tn
stage long enough, and tired your audience, though
yeu could never either delight or instruct them--nov
make your exit.
i Sir, hope you will excuse this DEPRESSION. I will
now leave the bishop to digest the above remarks,
intend 10 take this matter in hands aud prsbe il I,
the bottom. will take the bishop under my spe
cIal protection. Fam Play.