The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-23


ture much when we hint our belief that they will
not be as extensively read as they ought to be-
Trunk makers and clergymen know full well that
sermons put up in the form of pamphlets don't get
devoured by the public in very large quantities
Now, there have been greailmany sermons pub
shed whose best destination was perhaps the work
shop OF the trunk maker, or the grocer's counter;
but this OF DR.. Pusey's most assuredly is not Of
the number. 1t ought to be read and carefully read,
by all who wish 10 obtain accurate idea OF one OF
the leading points, in controversy which already
agitaes the religious void from Dan to Beersheba;
and whichpromises TO produce results equal in mag
nitude to that revolution in the religious opinions Of
Chrstendom, which will operate on the minds of
men to the end of time.
DIR. Pusey holds, it will be seen, the doctrine OF
transubstantiauon or the real presence" as pre-
sented in the creed of the Catholic church. He be-
Ieves that the sacred elements are the real body
and blood of the Saviour OF men; and also the he
retica doctrine that remission of sins is connected
whit.
So, careless reader, turn not up thy nose at this
dish of choice theological fare, but sit down quietly
and read it, you lol your luxurious sofa, or a.
youwoo the refreshing breeze at Long Branch, or
Fort Hamilton, or our own Hoboken And you,
student Of the progress OF freedom of opinion, you
need no invitation to the not Improbable work be-
fore YOU All of you have too often spent an hour
of Sunday much more unproftably than thai
which you may occupy in the perusal of this dis.
course.
THE LATE FIRE AT SING SING PRlsoN.-A va
rety of statements have reached us respecting the
fire. Several OF them have been anonymous, and
T.
have been at last furnished, however, with the Off
cial statement of the Inspectors. Here it isl
STATE PRIsoK, MosNr PLEASANT,
July n, lS43.
The Inspectors Of this prison. having
raj of the public prints statements in regard to
the recent fire among the buildings beg the favor of
your columns for the purpose OF correcting those En-
The fire occurred on Wednesday, the lsth a few mi
after twelve o'clock. 1t broke out in small she'd
in which one Of the steam engines was enclosed Every
their work for dinner the fire spread with great rapidy
and before arrested destroyed one wing and part
OIL the centre of the middle work shop.
The loss the State will exceed eight hundred dol
lars, while to the contractors it will be more.
The FIRE was the result of accident and not design
caused by the engineers having carelessy left
shavngs near the furnace when he shut off the steam for
the noon spell.
At the time the fire was first dscov cred the convcts
were all in their cells. About four hundred of them
Immediately let out and set to work to exnguish
the flames and save the AS soon they became
were let out in their places. All Of them worked WELL
faithfully and cheeruily. There characterization
was made, nor any disobedence or unwiiIingness TO
work evinced any where among them. They could not
have laboed harder Or more cheerfuy they had been
entirely at liberty and had been working to their
property. By their exertions the fire arrested
when in the most combustibe part of the building, and
their cells.
The Board were not without apprshensions that some
attempt at escape might be made during the confusion
between the inner and outer yards open and citi
ssns from the village were running in and out plea
and subordina,ion. J. w. EDMONDs,
HENRY ROMER
THOS. BAlLY,
THORNTON M. NIvEN,
ISAAC BIRDsALL,
Inspectors.
This is quite different story from that at first
prevalent in this city. But whether the fire was the
work of ar ncendary or not, the fact is undeniabe
that there is an absolute necessity for thorough
and searching examination by competent and dis
interested parties relative to the present discipline
and general condition of the prison.
The SECRETARY OF THE NAvY.-The Boston
Times says that the Hon. David Henshaw has so
far recovered his health to be able to leave Bos-
ton last Thursday for Washington We have seen
no notice fthis In any other Boston paper than the
Times, nor have we heard of the Hon. Secretary
in this city. The probability is that paper, which
is able to report the arrival of Count and Coun
tess is equally able to report the departure of Sc
cretary and suite.
p. s Since the above was in type, we have as
cerlained that Mr.. Henshaw passed rapidly and
noiselessly through the city, on his way to Wash
ington last Friday morning.
Hon. J. Q. ADAMs-The venerable Ex-President,
says the Montreal Gazette OF the 20th and the party
of relatives and friends travelling with him.
ed yesterday morning from Quebec. During the
day they had an opportunity of seeing whatever was
worthy of notice in Montreal, and also received
the visits of many of our citizens Mr.. Adams
leaves town for Kingston to-day, at twelve.
BROAD AS IT Is LoNe.-There is a race now to be
run in Alabama that is at present quite as broad as
it is long. For Dixon H. Lewis, the broadcast man
in that State, is running as the Loco Foco candl-
dete against Col Henry G. Lea Of Perry county the
tallest man in the same State. Two to one on the
big un.
COLUMBIA CoLLEeE.-At a meeting of the Trus-
tees Of Columbia College, on Tuesday afternoon,
says the Churchman," the Rev. Charles w. Hack
ley, A. NJ. was elected TO the vacant chair OF Ma
thematics. We congratulate this ancient and vene-
rabe seat of learning the accession to her facu
ty of one alike distinguished for scientific attainmens
general scholarship, an instructor, and
high moral worth. Professor Hackley filled the
same chair few years since, In the New York Uni
versity and subsequently became the President of
Jefferson College, Mississippi. The best wishes OF
many attached friends accompany him in his eJeva-
ton 10 this dgnified and responsible post
VILLAINoUs SALTPETRR. says the
~ H Patriot, els as fatal to swine as arsenic to
man. Our foreman last year sailed some swill with
refuse salt, which had been taken from beef bar
rel and stored away; within twelve hou1s two out
three which ate oft, died, and the third was much
injured -