Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-11-02

tbs spf,Iss(ss. y d Yssvils.es Of Gs6. Aavs
bees - years in this city; have witnessed the ops
ratisa Of the Common School System with much
lioitaaisA. II was . natter Of solemn a.d sacred
ee~pssniss on the part Of TIE Corporation. It
ssstrsct. not in writing. but yet an implicit
tract that the system should 70 without intsrrup.
tion or embarrassment. On this condition, we gave
up our personal rights and der ominatienal priv
leges; and it would be practical violation of coed
faith with us, to grant this petition l cannot say,
as some others have done, that de not oppose this
petition with any more earn.stness, because it
comes from the Catholics. Let any man leok into
the operations Of their sect-sec them insinuating
themselves into power in every quarter-ints funds
see them opposed to liberty, and fostering dark
and despo,ism; and then ask himself whether
he has M apprehensions on this subject The
learned Bishop says, the Common School System
tends to infdely What is the tendency Of Catholi-
cism! Sir, do not wonder that with mind
as acnte that Of Veltaire, when nothing pre-
sented to him blu. the dogmas and practices of the
Roman Catholic Church and inddelty, should have
chosen infde!ty. would have chosen infdelity my
self under such circumstances-I would have been
inidel myself, rather than Roman Catholic!
The President.-Is there any other gentleman OPP
posed to the Catholics, who wishes TO address the
Board? 1t was decided that Bishop Hughes was to
speak last, and If there is any one present who
wishes to speak on the other side, he can have
an opportunity.
Mr.. Ketchum.-I have nothing further to urge
in the present stage Of the discussions but if the BIZ
shop offers any new matter, should like chance to
reply.
The President.-Tae Board will undoubtedly per-
init MIR. Kctchum to make any explanation that he
may deem necessary, after Bishop Hughes has fin
ished.
Bishop Hughes.-This question in very simple
one We are portion of this people, and we merely
ask to be placed equality with the rest OF our
fellow citizens II our application is rejected, we
ara still deprived Of benefit, to which we are enti-
tied, and are worse OIL than we were before.
In commenting upon the remarks OF Mr.. Seags-
wick, the Bishop said :-"The gentleman was
alarmed for the Bible-he repeated from il, and he
avowed his determination to go to the stake rather
than give tho Bible up. In fact, thought, at one
time, that he was going to the stake, but stake
was there, except the stake which he has in the
Common School, and tAat is comfortable way Of
going to market"
The Bishop spoke for three hours, enforcing the
views previously presented by him, and insisting
upon the Justice of his claim.
In regard to the evidence aduced by DR.. Bond, TO
prove the allegation that the Catholics tenets
justified the murder of hereties, the Bishop said
"The edition Of the Rhcmish Testament, is not only
not sanctioned by the competent Catholic authority
but il has been expressly dsavowed by that authcr-
ty. This edition published by the Jesnits at
the time Of the Threatened invasion Of England by
Philip Of Spain, with viewof enlsting Prejudices
Against the Catholics in England, and the whole
was so understood at the time, and it is unfair to
bring any accusations from these against the Caho-
lies Of the present day. At this day, mild,
tolerent sect, willing to concede to differences of
religious opinions, and never prescribing those who
do not think with u.s."
When the Bishop had concluded, the President
inquired whether any gentleman desired to be heard
by way Of explanation.
Mr.. Ketchum, / have few observations to sub
NIT 10 reply to certain parts of the Reverend gen.
tleman's remarks.
Alderman Chamberlain, l move that the Board ad-
jonrn.
This motion was Withdrawn by the mover, and
Mr.. Keichun was proceeding, when he was called
ts order by the President.
81" regret" said he, to call the gentleman to orier
bat the Board has decided that the Bishop is to
speak last. II the gentleman had restricted himself
to a mere explanation he would Of course, had liz
berry to go But il he is permitted to reply ~
length, the Bishop will expect TO answer him, and
the discussion may go on Gd infnitum.
The Board then adjourned TO this evening, 5
o'clock, Irregular mee'ing) with the understanding
tina, written opinions the subject were to be re-
ceived from several gentlemen blu; that it was TO be
40 farther discussed orally.
MORALS or THE PoLrrlcAL PREss-During the
last ten days. the Wall street press, and all similar
prints Of both parties, have lost all sense OF shame
and deeency. Almost every second line has been a
libel against some one. Already, we usdcrstand,
that growing ofthe political contest the follow
ing libel suits have been comm enced, or are ON
mencing -
srIrs ~ fRoGsy.s.
PEin,iFs. Dgsnd1ri' NerTePDs paiac # Cha
]. d. s,,vensonJ. w webb New York Courier. $4,000
n. c. wetmore, Chs. Greene, Boston Post 10000
NJ II. Grinnen, " 10000
NJ II 6srinneil L. Jocelyn. Bay State Democrat, 10000
NJ H. t,rinnell. Blair Rycs, Washin gon Globe 10000
\. d. Blunt J.w.Ben, New York New Era
To be recommended
20 mercy.
John swift B. p. Butler. l.. 9. District Atty. 5000
VI n .Grinnell Salem Advertiser, 10000
Fernsnao Wood hsrles King, American, 10000
Dana Cnshmap Merchant, 10000
Ben. 3. Butler Charles King, American, 10000
Aggregate tsmagesto character, slas.oca
After the eleetios, we suppose double this number
will be added to the list Fine times for the law
yen There will be more lighting, quarrelling, ~
ing. libelsg, suing, and "layiag pipe" than ever
thi. happy land ever saw before.
Or Look out for fights and bloody noses thi. we,
among the politicians. They xssperated much
against each other To be ready to cut each others