The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-09-27

several distinguished men, and then followed the
valedictory address, by James w. Gerard, Jr. This
young gentleman gives promise of future honor
and as public speaker will no doubt earn high
reputation. His style, is pleasing and effective, and
his language well chosen. The portion of his ad-
dress directed to his late class mates, was
listened to with much interest, and the atten.
uon paid by those addressed, who stood up
In their place, showed how they regarded The part
ing word OF one who had been their companion in
the task, and the innocent pastimes of the leisure
hours of their schoolboy days. The tie which had
hitherto bound them together was this day severed
for ever, and they were about to enter upon the
theatre OF the world, there to act the parts which,
under the guardianship OF the masters of the col.
lege, they had thus far been rehearsing. The view
of life taken by the speakerof its interests, its du-
ties-was high and elevated, and many of those pre-
sent who had already advanced far in the discharge
of those duties, were edited in hearing from one SO
young, lessons of such sterling truth and vividness
OF coloring All felt an interest in the feelings
which prompted the speaker, and this tended much
to relieve the ted BUSINESS Of the previous ceremo-
MES. The moment OF parting was rendered the
most interesting through the judicious selection of
one, who, lin style, composition, and fitness for so
delicate task, realized the hopes entertained for
him by the principals of his college, and repaid the
earnest sociude evinced for him throughout bis en-
tire address by his class mates. A suitable prayer
was read by the principals, and finale by the band
closed the proceedings so interesting to all engaged
in them.
We cannot close without expressing our decided
dsspprova OF converting places expressly designed
for the worship of the Creator into theatr Tor the
exhibition of scholastic requirements Many OF
the sentiments expressed by the speakers, though
highly moral, and otherwise unexceptionable, were
scarcely such as should be allowed within the pre-
cincts of the House of God. The introduction Of
an instrumental band, and the playing of airs Sc
lected from operas and fashionable pieces, did not
comport with the hallowed influences of the organ
and the sacred solemnity of church music. Wehave
heard many Of the pieces chosen for this occasion
played at our theatres, and were too forcbly re-
minded of the amusements of the circus to be
gratifed at listening to such desecraton of spot
which we consider too sacred even for trfing
word. Another evil was manifest in the idle and
gay conversation carried on by the groups of young
people, who laughed and talked and frted with
each other, forsetful of the holy purposes to which
the place they thoushtlessy converted into gay
assembly room was consecrated. We have many
large buildings in our iy far more suitable and
proper for such exhibitions, and earnestly
mend to all Principals ct colleges and clergymen
the abstaining from turning churches into theatres.
or giving cause to the mocker of religion to treat
lightly the place dedicated to the service and the
worship of the God whom we serve.
MOVEMENTS IN CANApA-The Provincial Parlia.
ment will meet in Kingston on the 18th instant
Its session will be one of the most important that
has ever been held in British North America.
1t is said that the position occupied by Sir Charles
Metcalfe is one of no embarrassment-that he will
have quiet, an easy time. This, however, is to
be proved. Lord Sydenham consolidated the union
OF the two provinces, and that was about all he did,
although that act was enough for any one man to
perform. 1t was in the time of Sir Charles Bagot
that the great revolution in the government took
place. 1t was by him that the Papineau and Bald
win party were brought into power. AS Sir Charles
Bagot not in a state of health TO carry out to
the fullest extent the new policy of the home 60
vernment, we have yet to learn how that policy
will succeed when perfected; and we presume that
Sir Charles Metcalfc has instructions to follow in
the footsteps OF his predece ssor.
All the difficulties between the English and
II is scarcely TO be supposed that the English portion
will give up every thing TO the French, who do not
compose than one fourth of tie aggregate pop
ulation Ct the United Province. Neither is il to be
that the machinery of government will
move along smoothly with the Clergy Reserve Ques-
ton and the Seat of Government Question unset.
tled In our opinion the Clergy Reserve Question
is to cause more difficulty than any question that
has been brought before the people since the Cana.
das passed TO the Crown of England. To show this
satisfactorily, it is only necessary to give the
following statement
Secs in Canada O7 79l belonging the Church Of
England; $3.50 TO that of Scoand 5000 to that Of
Rome; 23,342 British Wesleyan Methodists 1918 Cana
dian Methods.s, 7l4 other Mehodsts; Is go Presby-
terans not in connection with the Church of Scotland
4253 Congregationsts Independents l6 All Baptiss
and Anabap,sts; 1924 Lutherans; $500 Quakers s7s
Moraviaus and Tunkers; SAC Dutch Reformed Church;
los Jews and TO- 40 belong TO no denomin alton here
inbefore enumerated.
To divide the lands TO please these different sects-
fifteen in all--ls easy matter, and we, therefore,
think that Sir Charles Metcalfe has the most impor-
tant part yet to perform in the settlement OF the Ca
madam troubles.
We shall now look with much interest for iutelli-
gence from Canada, particularly for the Governor
Generals speech on the opening of Parliament.
LATEST FROM Brazil News from Rio to the
l ith ut have been received at Philadelphia.
Ia political matters there is nothing important
We annex the markets.
RE DE JANEIRo, Aug. H. ls43 We are in time TO adj
vsn umerous arrivals the United States yesterday
and to day -four which is egain dull and declining
supported and even 100 rs advance has
paid in some instances. Exchange 244 25d dol
lars 1881 a 1000. Freghts-40 10 SO cts. per bag.
PERSAMBuco, Aug. %, ls43 -Our market is crowded
with -four, crackers &C. and with produce Busr
is exceedingly dull Exchange 25d dol ers 1880.
FROM HAYTI All was Tranquil at Aux Cages and
Pot au Prince, twelve days since.
NAVAL Tho frlgate Columbia sailed from Rio
de Janeiro Isl nit for Rio de la Platte. The CO.
lumbus, Com Turner, was at the former place on
the 18TH
The U S ships Brandywine and st. Louis. sailed
from Rio on the 81 ult. for Bombay-the latter to