New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-12-22

cietv of Andover, entitled The Eloquence OF the
Pulpit. with Illustrations from ST. Paul
"Can l be wrong in saying that Christian
preacher should be the highest order OF gentle
man? Not one of those polished hypocrltes,
fashioned by the tailor, dancing-master and hair
dresser, who usurp the name; covering GOODNESS
of heart with pretences of friendships fattering TO
caioe; bowling where they feel respect, and
promising services while they intend to abandon,
circumvent or destroy. But gentleman, in the
trae sense of that honorable term, firm IN high
principle, and digniied by integrity; frank with
out biuntness, kind without hattery gentle without
weakness exact without formaity, charitable with
out show free from afectation, egotisn, or mper-
thence ever mindful of his ncighbor's feelings,
tolerant of his infrmities, and patient with his
mistakes; never intrusive nor yet bashfu, temper
ing his speech to the occasion, ready TO give place
to the older the wiser, the stranger. and the more
feeble yielding scrupulous respect 10 authority,
not ashamed of allegiance to God, and serving MS
fellow men for Gods sake; gentleman not IN
outward garb only thoHgh of that not careless
from Difference to the world and himself not in a
mere phrase or form, though in these seeking 10
10 propitiate not in education or accomplishment,
though despisng worthy aid to his social IN
huence not from station pursuit in life, but IN
heart, purpose and conduct, recommending virtue
by an example without obtrusion, and religion
without sanctimony; rebukng scandal, proiane-
ness or impuriIy BY wel-measured remonstrance,
or silent withdrawal; anxious to please that ne
may do good, but giving no countenancc tc evil
through fear or favor of man.
A CHEAT PLEAsvRE-We enjoy the friendship
oe person who troubles himself very little about
the theories of politics. but who is deeply interest
ed in the objects which politics should chiefly
aim. lie can scarcely tell whether he is Wing
OF Democrat, but be is quite sure that all the wish
Ell Of his heart and all The efforts OF his life are
turned towards the Moderation and improvement
of the greatest number of the people. In fact, he
is phlanthropist rather than politician-though
the words should be made the same thing-and his
chief pleasure consists, not in the triumph of tins
or that party, but in the advancement of every
man. He is withal somewhat odd and whimsical,
and states it boldly without the fear of contradc
ton, that he has found out way of procuring
greater pleasure at less expense than any politi-
clan in the city, He spends his time in inquiring
into the condition of the poor, and as far as lies
in his in his power, relieving their distresses.
The other night passing through the Washing
ton Parade Ground, he was accosted by woman
with child in he. arms, and asked for aims. He
could hardly resist the appeal; yet not approving
of indiscrimate money giving, he thought that ne
might safely try experiment. Taking TWEEN
tyhve cent piece out Of his pocket, he gave it to
her, and made as though he were going away. In
stead OF doing So however, turned and watched
the movements Of the beggar. He saw her go,
with rapid steps, into bake shop hard by, wien
she returned with an armful of bread. He followed
her. through dark streets and byc-ways until she
suddenly descended into dark aud dirty cellar.
He kneeIcd down upon the cold pavement that lie
might see if possible the inmates of so wretched
an apartment. By the light of few embers that
were rakcd from the ashes of the hearth he
discovered several there, pale, miserable looking
children, who seemed too feeble TO rise at the ap-
proach of the woman whom he took to be their
mother. Her saw her. gradually unfold from her
apron the bread which she had just rrocured-the
children ran eagerly towards it, tore it into pieces,
and fell to work devourins it, with the aPPettes
of young wolves. Having appeascd the cravings
of hunger thew turned to the mother with faces
be aiming with 10Y, clasped her around the neckand
body, and almost smothered her with kisses. Our
friend who is somewhat tender hearted, was quite
overcome by the scene, and went away to his home
He says he enjoyed an unusual serenity that night,
and most graceful and profound sleep. ltwa'
the cheapest pleasure he had had for a long while.
Morning Post.
The RESULT OF A WAR WITH CHINA FORE
TOLD BY NApoLEoS.-We on Tuesday published
an extract of a letter from Macao, giving pretty
strong indications that the following prophecy OF
Napoleon, which is extracted from o. Mearas
Voice from St. Helena, is likely TO prove more
correct than that of Psrson Miller:
al" said Napoleon, abiding to Lord Amhersts
embassy to China, 4" had sent an ambassador TO
j T., n-nlf
acquainted with the ceremonies performed before
the Emperor by the first mandarins, and, if re-
quired to do the same himself Now, perhaps,
and great commercial advantages through this
piece of nonsense" 81 said adds OMeara
q that we could easily compel the Chinese grant
good terms by means of a few ships of war; that
for example, we could deprive them altogether OF
salt by q few cruisers proPer y stationed. Napo-
leon replied, So Il would be the worst thing YOU
have done for number of years, TO go TO WARMTH
an immense empire like China and possessing so
many resources. You would doubtless, at hfSt
succeed take what vessels they have. and destroy
their trade and cities; but you would soon teach
them their own strength. They would be COM
PEELED to adopt measures to defend themselves
against you. They would consider, and say, we
must Try to make ourselves equal to this nation.
Why should we suffer people so fer away te DO
as they please with US! We mast buiid ships, we
must put guns in them, We must render ourselves
equal 70 them. They would, continued the En-
peror, get artifcers and shipbuilders from France
and America, and even Lesdoni they would build
feet, and, in The course of time, defeat you.
The BATTLE OF BuSKER HILL.-Mr Bancroft
has been delivering lecture In Boston, the sub
iect of which was the battle Of Bunker Hill. 1t
is spoken of as enc of the author ebestaad most
brilliant performances. Upon point, that OF
the questioned presence and merits of Gen. Put-