The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-04-02

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however he to enlarge still upon the
ject and TO exhibit drawing Of the present comet and
of Haley's and other comets.
Pittsburgh.
Correspondence of the Herald.l
PITTSBURGH, March q, 1S43.
Religious Movements Erploston-
MiUerism-T rade-Politics
DEAR BENNETT -
The weather in this portion of the globe has been
uncommon cold Of late. Last night was bitter, and
this day is but little better, save an occasional
glimpse Of sunshine beamng out upon the rugged
aspect of surrounding nature. But when these
bleak remains OF winter shall pass away, we will be
better able to appreciate the delight and beauty of
spring.
We have mad variety of excitement in our good
y city of late, large portion of which has appear
ed in the shape of religion under the preaching and
by persuasion of the Rev. Cyrus Black, who la.
bors under the banner of Methodism with astonish
ing effect. 1t is not by any intellectual pre-em-
peculiar to himself which delights to reve in scenes
of everlasting darkness and despair, like the fierce
genus of Dante. Whether the vivid perceptions
which he draws, or the intense feeling which he
commands, will produce lasting good, time must
determine. So thick are the dangers which beset
the path of youth in city, hardened by tempta-
tons and lured by vices that 1t takes fiery elo-
quence to rouse them from their folly! Indeed,
when we examine much of the prohlgacy that
dwels among us, we find it often countenanced by
those who should be the protectors of the young
How can parent hope to see his son walk in vir-
tue, and trampe on vice, when he frequents the
abodes of shame, and gives the hours he should re-
main in the bosom of his family, wanton delights!
How can he hope to see them prudent in the enjoy
ment of this worlds goods when he is running the
round OF arrogant osteptation, and setting before
their eyes the example OF voluptuous depraviy =
Let those who are thus blasting the welfare of
themselves and the happiness of their children, go
and sin more.
A flue on the steamboat Cutter collapsed on Fri
day last. she was leaving the wharf. One of the
engineers killed, another dangerously wound
ed Some of the passengers and hands were blown
into the river others were injured by jumping through
the cal bin windows, TO escape the rush of steam.
Professor Bronson Is entertaining our citizens at
present by his lectures, and telling many of them
what they never knew before, and which il is alto
gether probable they will forget. 1t is always
easier TO preach than to practice-always easier TO
lay down rules OF living than to follow them though
it would be better for many were they to take much
OF what he says to heart, and put ii into faithful
practice. Red eyes would be less common, govt
less felt, and health more highly appreciated
There was follower and declaimer of Mers
doctrines among of late but his success was very
limited. The cool and deliberate manner in which
our people weigh matters and things, is sufficient
safeguard against the wild fancles of ianatics.-
And this caution is virtue in the present age there
is so much vain yearning in the minds of men, in
many portions of the world, that it seems il was
half founded on insanity How does the infdel re
gard the moral assumption of the times, ameng all
the numerous variety of sects that have spru ~ ur
during the last halt century? II cannot be with any
thing but dsgust-the Bible, abused and torn by the
carnal touches OF false prophets, and presurning
salnts-becomes to him as Kissing and reproach
against the institution of christianity. II that rel
gon dictates peace, peace be cherished in its bo
som, let the ark OF its purity rest free from the pou
ton ofeyery heretic guarded as the nobest gift to
man. let II not be torn by endless feuds and dissen
tons.
Our city has been remarkably healthy this season
in fact il appears TO be unmatched in that respect BY
any other place IN the Union OF the same size. The
supply OF pure water that is at the doors OF all, rem
arise less visible Business is little better than il
was. Some persons predict favorable progress il
matters and things when the spring advances lit
tie more. But on what hypothesis they rest the
belief, ls more than many can apprehend. BN still
hope-hope points out better things, but the syren i.
delusive.
The temper and tone of many politicians in thi,
portion of the land, is considerably smoothed dowr
under the pressure of the times They are begin
ming to see what they never could see before, how
much they have been ruled by knavery, and how
much mercenary action has characterized the pro
ceedings OF those placed In public power. Wher
this manv headed, and many handed multitude cal
establish the belief In their minds that Justice to al
is the surest guide TO national happiness and prospe
rlty, then may they hope TO their actions blest
and their wishes crowned with success Trifint
with the general good is dangerous proceeding
To command reverence abroad, we must re
tain respect at home; TO keep up the pure primer
pies of liberty, must know who is placed TO guart
them from harm; else the security into which W.
have cast ourselves, may be the blindness OF which
the vicious may profit and usurper come to power
WAvERLy.