The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-12

badly not possessed of the eoquence Of Sibley and
Gardner, her lawyers showed great ability In con-
ducting the case. Impelled by generous motives
and active benevoence, too much credit cannot
be given to Judges sampson and Seldom for their
exertions in her behalf
Mr.. Van Zandt was popular preacher. Pos.
sessed OF pleasing address, and snowy kind OF
elOquence, he attracted numbers to hear him
There was not much depth OF thought, nor lofty
imagery in his discourses, but they were fashy,
and to common minds so newhat striking. There
was more in his manner than in his matter. His
voice musical-hs delivery bland, and alto
gether in the pulpit his tout ensemble was taking.
In social intercourse he was by no means starched
or puritanical, but free and easy-could take his
wine or glass of grog, and was therefore great
favorite with the young men OF his congregation.
Even now, this class, for the most part, continue
his fast friends. Iby no means wish TO say or in
sinuate, he went too far; not at all. / only mean
to convey the idea that he did not carry out the
fanatIcal nonsence Of the day, and because he was
Parson, think that he must initiate Horace Gree
y and eat bran bread and drink the celdest water.
He did not believe much in mortifc alton, but
thought the good things oftAis life were made for
enjoy ment, and in this he right. In stature
Mr.. V. is a leviathian, and would have made = ca
pital grenadier, or heavy dragon. Frank Granger
with his six feet and fine proportions" is a child
to him. Now that his preaching is put an end to
for ever it is said he is about to study law under
the auspices of Judge Gardner, the leading loco.
foco Of the eighth district. AS his powers OF
speech are very considerable, have no doubt he
will, in time, make figure at the bar. Meantime
he will seek quietncss and repose, in order to re-
pent in dust and ashes.
Some two three years ago, the people Of this
good city of Rochester distinguished for ost-
ward piety and strictness TO severity, in their
religious duties. 1t was the hotbed Of revivals,
especially in the winter season, when folks have
most spare time their hands. Parties met to
pray but never to dance, and balls and theatres
were looked upon with holy horror. change,
whether for good evil, will not pretend to say,
has come over "the spirit of our dreams" Mr..
Dean, late OF Buffalo, has erected very respecta-
BILE theatre, and his exertions handsomely sus-
tanned. Even two years ago, when on flying trip,
he could with difficulty procure a license for few
weeks, now he has made our city his head quar-
tiers, and caters nightly for the lovers of the drama
Ladies that were wont to frequent prayer meetings
frequent the theatre. and unless brother
Knapp givesus another ministration, there is no
knowing what will become of us. donot exactly
know whether all this indicates this progress of
civilization not, but one thing is certain, we as
simulated in spirit, the age of refund. headism and
fanaticism only year two back, and at present
we are vergisg to the ether extreme. A revivalun-
less in some out-of the-way school district, is a
rare affair We want re. awakening. Don't think
my dear sir, l write in levty; no, speak IN very
soberness; and if you know Of any soul-searching
preacher, please send him on here, as we want him
much. If he don't come before Spring, he need not
come ALL for then our good citizens begin to get
bus y, making preparations for seed time and har-
vest. Yours,
-I CENsORIUs.