The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-29

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The POWER OF THE PREss-RELIGIoUs News
PArERs.-Ohe very striking evidence OF the power
of the press is found in the fact, that every organ
ICED body in the comlnunity-every pary-the au-
thors OF every movement, have got an organ to de-
tend their interests, disseminate their peculiar
views, and annoy Their antagonists The various
religious bodies, for instance, have all got newspa-
pers or periodicals. OF some description, under their
exclusive control. No sect can do without its
types and printing press. They constitute its chief
machinery. Joe Smith knows this as well as any
OF his fellowaborers in the regions of theology and
mysticism and Father Miller has not been igno-
rant OF the importance, nay, absolute necessity, OF
employing the same efficient agents
The Puseyites will it is said, Immediately get
up newspaper, with which they mean completely
10 demolish Colonel Webb, who has now, like
some other sinners taken in his old age to the study
of religion, and like all young converts, allows his
zeal TO go somewhat beyond the bounds of discre-
lion. Discretion, however, is virtue to which
poor Webb has never laid clam, but on the contra
ry, has all his days been trying TO convince the
world how heartily he dcspised it. To give the
,
events he has completely succeeded. So the poor
man has FOR once gained his object. Every body
admits his lack OF wisdom.
Meantime, the anti-Puseyites are not idle. They
also contemplate the publication of paper in oppo-
sition to the "Churchman," which is very deeply
tinc:ured with hereticsl notions. DR.. Seabury may
therefore look oul FOR hot work for some time to
come The Presbyterians are also making great pre-
fo,o Mo Of thep
are tired Of the stupid, dull and inefficient organs
they have now got, and want something more spl
rited and understanding more in keeping with
The dsputatious spirit Of the times. Dr.. Brownee
and Colonel Webb may probably get up an out-and-
out anti, Popery, anti Irish paper, one of these days
The sword of the spirit and the sword of the flesh
would thus be very happily combined.
In Upper Canada the PresbyteIians are as savage
ly intent on destroying Puseyisn, root and branch,
as Webb himself is. They have engaged the SER
vices Of Mr. Brown, editor of the British Chronicle,
published here for some twelve months past, and
some time next month he will bring out at Toronto,
under the auspices of the Synod OF Upper Canada,
the first number OF "The Banner" devoted to civil
and religious liberty, and the destruction of the old
lady in scarlet, whom the Brownies eternally
scoldng and lampoonng from the first of January
till the thirty first Of December, every year Of their
natural lives. The Synod have shown great judg
meut in the selection of their champion. He is one
Of your hard listed, clear-headed Scotchmer, ready
10 meet any antagonist from the Pope to Belzebub,
and is sure to- give them some unpleasant knocks
before he has done with them.
So goes the religious world. There is more
torpidity. Allis action. Every sect is wide awake
looking after its interests-anticpating new &C
misunderstanding over the squabbles which dis
tract its neighbours-and all far more inclined tor
war than peace. Are the prints to be good evil,
We don't need prophet to tell that they will be
good 1t is in the dark days Of apathy, and in diff
ference, that truth languishes and error walks
reproved. Free discussion dispes the miss and the
clouds, and prepares the way for the acknowledge
ment and acceptance of the truth The purifying
storm has commenced; by and bye we shall. see the
mustered hosts OF superstition, ignorance and error,
fleeing before the light of the openday.
ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE An in.
cdent occurred the other day in this city, which
affords such excellent illustration of the popular
estimation In which the integrity and efficiency of
our interior criminal courts are held, that We can
not refrain from mentioning it. A girl was caught
stealing in dry goods store in Broadway. The
thief was caught IN the very act and had basket
filled with stolen goods. The store was owned by
two brothers, and on the seizure of the culprt,
serious debate ensued between them, respecting the
propiety and utility Of taking her TO the Police Of
fee, or allowing her TO escape, after taking from
her possession the article she had stolen. One of
the brothers argued that it was their duty 10 com
nit her prison bu. the other stated so forcibly
the delay inconvenience and loss which must re-
suit TO them from taking such course, and that in
all probability the thief would ultimately be let
loose without any punishment, that it was finally de-
cded that the most prudent and wise course was to
let the girl go. She was accordingly released, and
made very expeditions exit congratustipg her
self, no doubt, most heartily, on her unlocked for
escape.
This trivial incident speaks volumes respecting
TIE necessity OF such reform in the adfninijua-
OF justice, as will inspire confidence the efficien.
cy and fidelity OF our criminal tribunals.
COURTS MARTrA1.-We have Leen gratifed in OBJ
serving that the few desultory remarks offered by
US some time since respecting the necessity OF some
new legislative action respecting Corrts Martial,
begin 10 be reechoed from various quarters entitled
10 respectful attention. knowledge of the peces-
sity Of employing some means 10 prevent the multi
plica,ion Of trials on frivlous and unimportant
charges, and OF enaciing comprehensive and per-
fectiy Ineligible code Tor the regulation Of these
tribunals, appears TO De becoming more prevalent.
We trust that in the next Congress the whole sub
iect will De taken up and thoroughly examined. The
public look for some action OIL tle matter, and
suredly the interests Of the Navy and Army de-
mand IT,
The MKENzIE CASE ONCE MoRE.-The melan
choly case Of Commander M'Kenzie has been again
brought before the public by the pous editor Of the
Ciu'stian IpGtchman a Baptist paper, who has very
valianiy taken up the cudgels in behalf of the gall
liant and chivalrous Commander The Baptists
don't seem to agrse with their organ, however. for