The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-17

York The paper and binding of the first quail
ty. Numerous illustrations, descriptive and anus
ing, are given and are fully equal to any of the
same kind which appear in the London annuals-
The poetry is characterized throughout by refined
and cultivated taste, and not unfrequently by the
genuine spirit of poesy This is certainly one of the
handsomest volumes of the season, and must become
popular the poet whose productions it presents
in such attractive form.
must beg of you the honor of suggesting to you
few home truths, which, if received in the spirit
in which they uttered shall at least engender no
Of the Herald in the spring of 49, you have been far
from preserving an uniform consistency In all mat
tiers that have come under your consideration-fur-
Their, that you have shown yoursefto be relarka-
Bile case of good and bad combined-of singularly
consistent inconsstency-nott that these are unusual
characteristics of men, but that in public journal
Isl OF your celebrity and influence, they should be
guarded against more than by ordinary individuals
What has most directly induced me TO address you
now is your article in Fridays paper headed "The
Pulpit and the Press" Now, agreeing with you to
nicely to the spirit and tenor which should DIS
ngulsh the teachings of the Pupit-agreeng with
you that The religious teacher, in order 10 he compe
tent for his high office, should mix with and OBJ
the current of worldly events, and apply them
| 10 his holy teachings would ask you why you
have pitted yourself against that sect whose clergy
have for years practlsed on this principle and in
sisted on it as the true " mode of treatment? Why
have your citiques of that able and eloquent young
man who so lately distinguished himself at the
Church of the Messiah, on melancholy occasion,
aud on other occasions why has he received little
respect at your hands | am not now advocating
his or any other peculiar theological tenets. The
wranging contentious on these points, which have
So eften disguised humanity, have, I thank God,
given way to more benignant feelings. But | do
complain that one whose religious teachings are
| sound, Il care not OF what denomination Is his
hanr ba hok otr ha a1,H
dssertion) and so perfectly consonant with your own
avowed sentiments on the subject should be noticed
as has this distinguished individual been by you.
Your extended influence in all criticisms is my
only apology for broaching this subject. A.
ANswER.-We deny the " soft impeachment
We have always entertained very high opinion OF
the talents and piety of the divine referred to-and
no other opinion has been ever promulgated by us
Il Is true published a criticism of his dis
course on the late Dr. Charming, taken from high
toned tory journal of England, but it dene mere
ly to confute and condemn it. What does our cor
respondent want!
MAcINrosHEs, AND OTHER INDIA RUBBER Goops
OF Mr.. HORACE H. DAYS EsrABLIsHMENT.-Att this
season of the year, when it is sometimes rain, and
sometimes shine, and generally cold, we know of
nothing in the line of clothing which is really cal
culated to contribute much to the comfort, conve-
nience, and health ofpersons who have occasion to
go out DOORS the Macintoshes, overshoes and otk
er Indian rubber goods of Mr. Days establishment
The coats made neat and light, and accord
ing to the latest London and Paris fashions. One
great objection to Indian rubber goods especially in
the matter of shoes, has been that they are too hea
| Wy. This objection Mr.. Day has entirely overcome
| His India rubber goods are quite as light as any
| other of the same description Mr.. Day has very
large manufacturing establishment in New Jersey,
| and we believe the only one of much prominence in
this country list Of his goods can always be seen
in his advertisements. Of this quality we can speak
| from our own examination We invite the ladies
especially to call and look at Mr. Days elegant as
| sortment Gentlemen will find the pattern of Mac
intoshes called the Tournament very handsome
article. 1t first worn at the til; in England Mr.
| Day is doing an immense business at 40 Maiden
Lane.
0U- BLooMER, the celebrated hat manufacturer,
nearly opposite Howard's HOTEL in Broadway, has
brought most beautiful article for ladies' hats
or bonnets. 1t is formed of curious and original
materials, OF the most graceful and elegant shape,
and only costs about S. piece. A ladies hat from
the fashionable milliners, of equal elegance and
style, would cost $40 or more Indeed, heretofore
profuse fashionable ladies', that millners
who charged the highest rrces always had the best
custom. " | understand you charge high price"
said lady to mliner. "I am very glad to hear
that have such a reputation-it is my good for
tune" Such was the talk Of 1885, during the
flood tide OF inflated currency Times have now
changed cheapness and beauty, low prices
| and elegant style, the tone of affairs now
In this new school of fashion and economy,
| Boomer is very Napoleon He has brought out
ladies hat for SIS, equal in style wear and elegance
| to one of $40. Think of this, we lovely women
who don't want your husbands TO take the benefit of
| the act.
et- GENERAL CAss arrived at Philadelphia on
| Thursday, and was producing as great sensation
among the politicians of that city, as he did here.
| They tremble.
News FROM EURoPE.-The steam ship Britannia.
| commanded by the popular Hewitt, is out thirteen
| days this morning. We may get her news from
Boston this morhing Adams Il Co and Harnden
Il Co. will bring it through by steam.
FINE ARTs.-We know of nothing to which we
can direct the attention of our readers more likely
to afford them pleasure, than visit to the splendid
collection OF paintings exhibiting at the gallery
of the National Academy, corner of Broadway and
Leonard street, and to be sold at auction by Riell &
| Arcularlus this evening. Many of them are truly
beautiful and OF excellent quality. room without
paintings presents very unfinished and unfashon
/ able asDect 10 the cue IF taafe of everv go