The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-25

men and in the middle OF the 10Th centnry.-
Coming fresh from the secusion OF his clols-
ter ne imagined when he became Bishop
that he was living in the 4th or l4th century.
His policy would, indeed, have been in keeping
with the spirit of those dark ages. II is precisely
similar to that conduct by which the priesthood
destroyed the Roman Emplre-decided who should
wear the purple, and finally delivered that old,
heroic nation into the hands of the northern bar
barans 1t is precisely similar to that interference
of the hierarchy IN political affairs which over
whelmed the italian republics of the middle ages
with irreparable ruin. Ii is precisely similar TO
that conduct which lighted up the fires Of martyr
dom in Sm,hfield and the Grass-market. 1t is
precisely similar to that course of policy which
whitened the valleys of Piedmont with the bones
of thousands slaughtered in civil war II is pre-
csey similar to that policy which has torn and dis
tracted unhappy Spain. 1t is, in fact the same ac-
cursed interference of eccesastlcs with the affairs
of state, which has, in all ages, brought such dis
grace Christianity, and crushed the liberties of
mankind Need we say that it is utterly at vari-
ance with the precepts Of Christ and the spirit OF
his religion! No We all know that it is in open
and basphemous defiance OF the principles of Him
who came TO proclaim universal peace and good
will, they were developed in his sermons on the
mountains OF Judea and on the shores of Galiee.
| This has been the first attempt of the kind in
this country In Baltimore, in Philadelphia, in
Boston, in New Orleans the dignitares of the
Catholic church have acted with discretion and
propriety, and Christian charity The example of
the venerable Bishops of Baltimore, the prudence OF
Bishop Hughes, ought have instructed and warned
n a., a..
be the last attempt on the part of any eccesasti-
cal dlgnitary to NEEDLE with the politics of
any portion of the community. The sad re-
suits produced by it in Philadelphia, present
warning too impressive ever to be forgotten or
despised. And now, in closing this controver-
sy, and taking leave of Bishop Hughes, we
would in all humility and in all christian love-
advise him to quit the newspapers-to abandon at
once and Tor ever the dangerous guidance of that
demagogue-ambiion by which he has been 80
wofully mised-and in all time coming to adhere
strictly to the precepts of his Divine Master, by
giving no offence to any man or to civil government
and in all respects to act in the spirit of that wise
MAXIM" Render unto Caesar the things which are
Caesars, and unto God the things which are Gods"
COAST SuRvEY.-The U. S. surveying brig Wash
ed off the Battery, yesterday afternoon, preparato
ry to service The Washington is still under the
command of our much esteemed and worthy friend
Thomas R. Gedney, of the Coast Survey, who so
modestly wears the laurels he richly deserves by
the discovery of the main channel to our harbor
The management of the coast survey under such
commanders as Gedney, cannot but reflect credit
to government. His usefulness as an officer, and
character as man, not only endear him to the
hearts of his brother officers, but have secured for
him the regard and goodwill of the mercantile
community of this city and OF his countrymen gen.
orally. The following is a list of the officers of
the W.
Thomas r. Gedney, Esq, Commander; Leutenants-
JOS G. Walsh Charles steedman, Alonzo B. Davis John
ter-S Chase Barney
ITALIAN OpERA.-L'Elizire d. Amore was repeat
ed last night to a crowded audience, and ains 10
the betterand more judcous exertions OF the com
pany, met with very warm, not TO say enthu-
sastic reception. 1t was principally distinguished
by that unity of execution which contributed so
much to the success of Lucia di Lammermoor, and
which was very sadly missed last Wednesday,
when every artist acted and sung for himself with
out paying due attention to that hOmogenIy
which is the soul of every dramatic performance,
and much more OF an opera, which, contrary to
custom, contains only one air, and entirely con-
sists of concerted pieces. Borghese sung and acted
with very happy exuberance of animal Spirits
and spread over the whole performance the lusre
of her bewitching talent. She availed herself
throughout the opera OF all the great resources Of
her brilliant vocaliZation, and it is therefore no
wonder fshe was overloaded with applause, prn
cipaly after the pearly delivery of Una tencro
Occhiata Sanqurlco as Dulcamara was IN some
bufo, and he sung likewise with greater CON
amore. Taken altogether, his Ducamara is very
respectable, and there would be every reason to be-
pleased with it, il his mastery Bartholo had not
raised extraordinary expectations. Belcore does
not appear to be great favorite with Vatehna,
who is very little above medlOcrity in this part.
The fault Is not entirely HIS as the rolades which
abound in it calculated for the vocal agility OF
Tamburini, but not for singer, whose sole force
lies in his portomentO. PerOzZi was very excellent
Nemorlno, cha non 81 che sospi,ar although
the nature OF his voice renders him fit for the
sentimental roles. The chorusses were very ener-
getic, and the orchestra would deserve the highest
encomlum, If the Accomplishments had been
shade softer.
Theatricals, &c.
Chit Damoreau and Artot were in Cincinnati on the
l4h inst.
Vieux Temps is in Albany but goes to Boston, where
he will give his farewell concert the 3Is inst He
sails the next day in the Britannia for Liverpool.
There is Mr. Brough giving concerts in New Bedford,
but understand that il is not the well known Brough
who accompanied the Woods to this country.
OLE BuLLThs celebrated violinist continues carry
all before him in Boston. Never artist
after, idozed, much talked about The Boston pa
psrs in rapturesthey call him "the musician oil the
heart and can talk of nothing but his double shakes
his sacatos apoggios diinuendos pccatos," his cup
bows and his DOWN. his "bird notes" his perform
the bass string equal Ito FULL mellow voice at
it's devotions together with his playing on the other
strings "like the united response Of congregation Of
worshppers his beautul piece of musical coloring,"
Sc To such extent is the admiration carried that
is said that afflicted with rheumatic attack ac-
companed by fever, who attended his concert Tues
day evening last entirely curedthat his perform
ance "acted like panacea and warmed his system
that he threw off much OF his remaining pain. and is
new man" comparatively He declares that Ole Bulls
has the effect upon the rheumatism that the
lutte of Orpheus had upon the mountains He proceeds
thence to Providence.
Albany THEATRE Mr. RUSSELL the spirited proprietor
of this place of amusement appears to be doing well
Yankee Hill Is drawing respectable and fashionable
houses, and appears to be quite as great novelty now