The New York herald., 1844-11-05

and God the Holy Ghost be ascribed all the might mses
ty, and dominion, now and forever Amen.
visit to the Church or the Messiah, Broad
way-Fashi0nable and Attentive Audience
Eloquent and Impressive Preacher-
Good Music, sc.
The Church OF the Messiah, at the upper end Of
Broadway, nearly opposite 70 Wavery Place, is
one Of those Fashionable aces of worship with
which this city, parcular that end oft, abounds,
being amid the residence Of the principal men Of
business of Wall street, Pearl street, and other
parts, as well as Of the Astors, the Costers, and
other men Of capital in and about this great city OF
the Empire State. Nor is the building mentioned
any way disgrace to other equally splendid tenn
Plies devoted TO religions worship in the neighbor-
hood Perhaps not so capacious as some OF them,
but vieng with them in neatness of style in exte-
rior appearance, and for elegance and chasteness
of finish and furnishing, in the interior, and may
be classed as quite equal to any Of them. The
building is somewhat in the Gothic style, without
buttresses, constructed Of roughfaced dark trap
stone, having lofty square tower in the centre
Of the front. The entrance is at once chaste
and convenient-over the centre door, within
the portico leading to the body of the
Church, Is marble tablet, bearing an inscription
of the date OF erection, Gc. On each side OF this
which are stair leading to the gallery, which,
together with the landing above, are beautifully
carpetted From this latter part there are large
folding doors opening into the gallery OF the
church. The effect upon a stranger, when he first
enters is at once pleasing, but Elusive. The root
is painted in imitation Of the groins OF gothic
roots, and round the sides. and at the back Of the
pupils, or reading desk, are limitations of the pll.
lars and asles Of large gothic building; and so
beautiful is the work executed, as regards the
perspective, that it is not until some time after.
wards, the party can dispel the illuson that he is
not in a building quadruple the size. The organ
is placed over the entrances opposite, at the other
end Of the building, is placed the pulpit reading
desk, more in the shape OF a raised platform than
any thing ese capable ofholdng some three or four
ID cbaiYs The different pews around are ali well
carpeted, and furnished with cushioned footsttos,
&c., with every apparent attention TO ease and
comfort. This building is occupied by body Of
Neutrality-suspicious. who believe in the Divinity OF
God alone, under the ministry Of the Rev. DR..
Dewey, one Of the abest, and most talented men
in the connexion. The gentleman is tall, OF COM
manding figure, rather dark complexion, with
good voice; he uses but llItle action, but what
he uses is both graceful and correct.
Sunday was one OF the most beautiful days that
was ever enjoyed during an Indian summer; the sun
shone forth most gloriously, enlivening and glad
dening all around the bells appeared to sound
sweeter tone than usual on such like occasions,
and there was scarcely wind sufficient stirring 10
display the many beautiful feathers with which Sc
veral Of the ladies' hats were adorned-in Short it
was Just such day as man and woman like
to display their best, and in accordance with the
sunshine smile on all around. There could not be
a finer day selected for the display of the most
recent fall fashions, and the show was just what
might be expected there might be seen some OF
the finest specimens Of Foster u Livingston's
caschmeresshawls, which only a few days since
graced their establishment, together VIII vast
folds Of silks and satins. Nor were the ladies alone
The only parties desirous Of displaying the latest
fashions There might be met with some OF our
most fashionable Broadway lonngers, displaying
their most recent lashonaby cut coat satin stocks
and beautiful French kid gloves; with hair and
whiskers trimmed in the most approved goatlsh,
bearsh, or outlandsh and unnatural style possible
enough to frighten half the children in the city
to sleep at the first sight. The morn
ing was suchl as TO dlspe many head
which ladies' are frequently assaied when the
time arrives tor going TO church, particularly when
there is nothing new TO dsplay, or-novelty expect
ed from others. On this occasion there was the
new Gro de Nap dress which Mad. Godfrey sent
home at a late hour the previous evening to be
Displayed the dear thing that William had so long
promised or pas last birthday gift, and 1t would
oe pity not TO show it on this occasion, as there
might not be such another opportunity this season
Thensagain, 1T was very good opportunity to show
the very handsome ostrich feather that cousin
George presented me with, ,ef which Mad'lle Boul-
lon said there was not its equal in the city; be-
sides, George will 80 with me, and no doubt the
Hendricks will be there, and Miss Emelina will
wear the splendid figured Satin dress which her
uncle, or some one else, recently sent her from
Paris.
These, and like thoughts, were soon dispelIed by
the beautiful full tones Of the organ announcing
the commencement OF the service. A hymn
was sung by the choir in very excellent style ;
the congregation arose, but as they paid others
to sing, they appeared to think that there
was no occasion for them to join in this
sacred and soul stirring portion OF religious wor.
ship; except, indeed, the minister, whose fine
full barritene voice might be distinctly heard MIN
Cling with those Of the choir. Those present held
their books IN the most graceful style possible, al
the same time with eyes evidently more intent upon
hose around, than on the words OF the sacred song
before them. After the rustllng Of silks and satins
had somewhat subsided, the Rev. Gentleman read
portion Of the holy scriptures from John viii IL,
which was succeeded by beautiful and most inn
solemn and ohaste tone OF voice a. could not but