The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-17

yisiter-n truth every one was there to be found
enjoying the eXhllaralng sports .of the urt-saylns
and excepting the ancient Henry for al that time
he had never noticed these diggias." Twas over
this course that Pactolus and Pete Whalebone,
with other boods of noble slres, won for them
selves fame lmperlshablei we mad 9mongst them
boon companion, an article fafn ary called g the
essence of 'coon''-all these and many other en-
oyments were common, and used In union, no ono
being proud. il was IN such times that Two public
balls OF an evening were going-crowds OF the gay,
fashionable and wealthy, moving the nlInDe foot In
the graceful dance-rom town and country they
came robed in the richest livery OF the day-lt was
in these rich and racy times that, Tor good
purpose, numbers could be gathered. Two
humble churches, cleft OF steeple and OF
dome. held an humble place beside the town,
seldom or never opened or looked into--but
little thought of and less cared for; all was peace
and good will
Very different, however, is the present from
that day-goom and heavy seated stupidity
rules where pleasures, brmul once held the
SWAY Strife, contention, confusion, and pro-
seytng have come amongst us. The old one has
taken the matter in his own hands, and when he
will be compelled TO give up the strings, time alone
will tell The Presbyterians were the first to feel
his presence-no minister, no elders, and | might
well add, no deacons Their good and pous minis,
ter, from affection OF the throat, was compelled
last spring TO ask respite from his spiritual labors
his flock were anxious for his recovery, particularly
the ladies. He has been married many years; al
yet no tide has turned up to make hlm blessed az
Jacob
ieved the interests of the church required DISCO
luton of the tea large portion OF the male mem
bers of the congregation SAID, away with hum.
The ladies' en- 3n0sse cried, save the parson from
tho .r.ecution of those wicked ulers--but go he
must. 90 he should, and go he did, neck and heels.
The parson is to be pltied-tor the members exc
crations should be held in store.
The case of this church IL bad enough,
but the Baptsts are in difficulties deeper and
darker yrt-it must go by the board-a house
divided against itself, must fall. One steam
doctor to AN engine, with twenty aiders and
s,,staners against one side on the other the
arisocracy in number equal--allh hands marshalled
under the sable banner OF Arrears snowy dark
daughter who seems to have more TO do IN the mat
ter than all the admontions OF the Old and New les
lament for she may be said truly to be at the bottom
of the whole affair. .,
| The Episcopal church, too, is not without lis
| own case l.. W. M. D., lay reader, as rcgu-
| larly as the Sabbath comes, reads sermon to II
| beggary account of empty pews. A certain young
priest Of Columbia Tenn has been invited to take
| charge of this church. The young ladies' OF this
congregations in expectation, are rapidly becoming
devoutv puus What this young conner VIII do, the
future will tell His predecessor was reduced from
the altaras spring. The Mehodists OF all
the colts that ever lived, male or female--young or
old their pastor goes ahead of them Under his re-
| CINE old darkies, young children, and dogs have
been banished into ''out of doors" One thing III
extenuation of this folble-twlns are born unto
| this messenger of Brother Maiits creation. Az
soon as the difficulties are settled or as they pro-
| gress, YOU shall be advised.