The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-06-15

Sanday-Mesmerim,-- Clay Barbecue--B 'ooaed
Stock, and Religion.
EDITOR OF THE HERALp;-
SlR:--
A grand scene was acted yesterday in our city
nothing less than the dedication Of cur new Metho-
dist church. Its large building capable of hold
ing. say 1000 persons. The exterior is remarkably
Jain, but the interior shows finish of elegance and
magnfcence. combined with the simple and chas,e
style, that reflects great credit upon the architect.
They have now decidedly the most aristocratic
boxing church in these diggings." Grea, exertions
had been made fer some weeks in arranging mat
tiers SO that the dedication should come off with
ecat. The Sisters, as usual, were unusually indus
trlous; their whole soul seemed to be fixed upon
the performance of the day-they determined to
have for once grand and effective music-thcy ar
ranged choir for the occason-such running and
racing for days before-such tuning of pipes, and
destruction of Peases Candy-such using of syrup of
sluills to clear their notes were never known be-
foreevery lady in town possessing light and clear
tone was engaged.
The Rsv Professor Ba.com was engaged espe-
clav for the occasion, and preached an effective
and impassloned sermon from ~ Daniel, A. He
hes gigantc mind, refined taste, and fine ina
yination He is a noble, fine looking man, and
seems to have been intended by nature for Gene
raj; he looked as though he was born to command
he would be brave and daring man upon the battle
field or am mistaken in him. His appearance re-
minded me OF our present Postmaster General
While praying, however, his words seem more IN
tended to please the ear OF man than to reach the
Ruler of the Universe; ii seemed to me that he
made great effort to show that he was man of
poetic talent. He has an air of nonchalancc which
he carried out to perfection. His gestculation is
violent, and of the really tragedy cast.
In his rear and to the right upon sofa, sat Bro
Their Deerlng, the pastor, pleasant little man. the
very image Of s.lf-compacency; he has mild and
placid expression OF countenance, and would be
pety personihed were il not that the phrenologsts
would discover the propensitcs too strongly deve
loped-his part the exhibition seemed TO be to
act as temperance butler to the orator. observed
him always ready to pour out the cool and refresh
ing beverage of nature when wanted | would OBJ
serve pIssant that the speaker evidently showed
by the science" manner fcaryng the glass 10 his
lips, that he had in his time quafied s. rosy wine'
III fashionable places.
Brother Brush was seated to the left of the speaker
and looked very ''pecooly, much as for to say,
wish had been selected to open the ball, would
have went il with rush. What his particular
duties were, cannot say; probably he was placed
there to balance Brother Deering, and produce uni
pulpit in the middle OF the aisle, was chair, and on
that chair seated the heavy corporation of the
already announced Rev. President elect of Me-
thodls Transylvania; he was in applepie order; his
coat was either new one, or had been well sprink-
led with alcohol and brushed to give it fresh ap-
pearance for the occasion-his hair appeared to have
been newly cut, though awkardly done-.he has a
happy appearance and must feed well-his toni en-
sebe is exactly that of an Alderman seated before
his turtle soup at Guildhal
Near him, on his right, was the open faced pro-
lessor OF languages Twas pleased to the appro-
bative smile upon his countenance: | looked ear
n tbp,,, r.
. the trio" but could not see him. Who is that
intellectual looking man to the left of the pulpit!
The trosts OF some sixty winters have whitened
ms acn locks All now ss0,1. see j, is the Rev.
versatility OF talent and opinions. He succeeded
well a physcian-cOmmenced the law and
COPIED successfully at the bar with some Of the
mighty of the land, but change again !" came DER
pit, where he now labors. He has been, if report
De true, in his day, deist, then Marshate Pres
,yterian, Baptist. and is now some other list, the
'xact shade OF which DO not understand Whether
he has an idea of trying methodism or not cannot
say; II cannot be for want of church. The building
n which his congregation meet is certainly the
argest in the city, and has decidedly the most airy
appearance, albeit the atmosphere is not redoent
Who Is that standing to the right Of Brother Deer
ing, one. step lower down, with his hair nicely
slicked DOWN. He is pleasant little man. All, I
see now, it is Brother Wyatt K. Under the
lanp,to the right, stands with theperspiraton
running from every pore. II the moisture could
only be fancied cold, he would be good emblem
for temperance society. Now ! see who it is.
Brother Wilmington one of the ultra radicals of the
temperance reformation.
The appearance from the gallery is imposing and
Afforded to the observing physiognomist and the
over OF beauty, a field for study and admiration.
came TO the conclusion that there is now no fashion
or bonnets; in the of that article below me
discover no two alike. The prevailing custom Of
he ladies' dresses were pink light blue. Before
he sermon closes, would ask you to take notice of
young gentleman sitting at the end Of the pew in
he extreme south corner Of the building. | cannot
)ut notice the contrast in the appearance of him.
self and his next neighbor. The first is dressed in
black, with an intellectual forehead, a sparkling
poetic eye, evidently man of taste, Imagination
md talent. Every imprisoned flight Of the speaker
he seems to drink into his very soul. His neighbor
s very coy looking chap; he looks as though he
vas cut ont for grocers clerk-nothing the speaker
'ay;s neither does the crowd before him, seem to
make anyimpresslon on him, and 60 80 to thai
he does not hear the speaker, and 100 10 hat he
8 now thinking OF julep.
Now the sermon Is over. Can the $1,000 wanted |
'e raised. Brace YOURSELF Bascom; you have |
n the usual way, the name of each individual was |
:rled out with the amount. The whole had the |
appearance of game of poker. The Rev Presi- |
lent opened the game by going 500 fiat; Brothers
eem disposed to go "any better;' finally sight. |
vas called for After this number of small games |
we're played. go $40 says one--I go $50 says ano-
her, thus going the ANTE and $40 better: There
! sight, was called. The church came out win
Ter ss2,50O
AT night Brother Deerng opened game in the
mall way, and among other articles got a young |
ady's gold guard chain Under the circumstances
say, oh shame. Br. kayanaugh preached two |
nd quarter hours IN the afternoon. He is the |
lrst divine i ever saw preach two thirds of his |
ongresoon out of his house There was two OPP |
ostlon lines run on the same day. The Rcformers |
lad their mighty Kendrck for The occasion, and |
he first PresbyteranChurc commenced four DAYS |
meeting the Friday previous. The Methodists, how.
ver, had the vantage ground, and knew it. Each |
me looked cunning, andsecmed to say, ''you can't
ohie it,"
The whole play was one OF great interest and ex-
tement, and il will, no doubt, please all concern
ID to see detailed account OF it in your valuable |
ournal.
The community are in perfect fermcnt on the |
ublect OF Mesmerism. Mr. Johnson has been
occurring and magnetisng dull looking boy and |
'eaulifu ripe peach looking damsel from down
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