The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-08

and striking views on property, religion, morals,
marriage and dietetics But with the cunning
sagacty and shrewdness which characterized
yoltaire, Rousseau and their brother reformeis
of that day, this remarkable, Convention discussed
all these radical questions for the purpose OF COM
mencng the agitation of them--delaying, however,
all proposed action on them, and meanwhile CO.
vering them up with a set of splendid generalities
which are found in the resolutions under the sound
ing appellation of christian morality" peace
full reiorm"-" refinement"-" social progress
"popuar education -" monied feudallsin -
Sc union of conflicting interest" social sense
-" individual rights"-and all those phrases well
enough understood by the philosophers, but not yet
revealed to the world. In all this business the Rev
w. II. Claiming of New York, and John A. Col
Inns of Skeneateles, were the great leading dmas-
ter spirits.
Of Mr.. Channings opinions in religion, we have
heretofore had sufficient notice. We remember
of his lectures here, and so far they could
be interpreted and understood, his theory of Chris
tianity is that every man is the of God-every
individual is charged with mission similar TO that
of Jesus of Nazareth land we believe this cores
ponds entirely with the belief and opinions of the
distinguished philosopher Orestes A. Brownson.
Of the doctrines OF John A. Collins, we are still
more clearly informed He goes distinctly and de-
cidedy for a community of property-regards mar
riage merely an act Of convenience, to be an
nulled at the pleasure of the partes-and that We
getable food is the sole proper sustenance of man,
having been that only used by Adam and Eve in
Paradise, and its value and superiority being so
slgnaly manifested in the practical case OF Horace
Greeley who has adhered this system of dietetics
for many years.
This is certainly singular age 1t is an age preg-
nant with great Developments We are certainly
on the eve of most remarkable revolution of some
kind. We the signs before and around us, and
in every direction in which we look These signs of
the times are precisely like those which ushered in
the of the French revolution. And, singular
enough, the men who conduct this new revolution
in this new America are men, some Of them at
least, of equal talent singular principles, and radl
cal and ultra notions with those who for time ex-
ercised such omnpotent control over popular opin-
ion in France. And they have now a great ma
chinery at their disposal they have their presses
their daily, and weekly and monthly presses.
The Tribune is a very efficient agent-fathful,
persevering unceasing in its advocacy of the cause
We consider the election of Mr. Clay as certain.
There can be no doubt of it, These new philoso-
influence individually, yet the impulses which they
communicate to the popular mind, and the variety
of elements they combine and exercise, make
them powerful. We repeat it, and the issue will
soon be still more manifest-Mr Clayi is certain to
be triumphan,ly carried into the White House.
The Holy WAR.-Of all the melancholy and
dsreputable sights that ever respectable men made
before the world, is that of the Rev. Dr. Potts
and the Rev. DR.. Wainwright discussing in the
public papers whether church can exist with
out bshop2" Why not as well ask if
chowder can exist without crackers We
never thought that DIR. Wainwright would
so exhibit hi self; as Tor poor Potts, tho vnl-
gar display is just equal to his calibre, capa-
city, taste, and talent. Can any benefit come Of
this vulgar discussion Will religion or morality
he spread wider? Will souls be saved! Will
Christianity be rendered meeker and holier? or
rather will not indels scott and litter at the rldcu
Ions position of the two clerical belligerants
while the angels from blue heaven will be looking
down Manhattan Island below, and covering
their faces with bright wings TO hide their sorrow
and grief
IMPORTANT News IF TRUE-SPECIAL EXPRESS
ACROSS THE ArLAyTIc.-lt has been reported that
VIM. b. Townsend II Co., the enterprising pub
fishers of the New York Express, have chartered
IA British government steamer, at an enormous
expense, as Barnum gets up his Glpsey girls to
bring tlaem important intelligence here in few
days
This steamer was to sail on 18th ut., and is
confidently expected here to-day or tomorrow
She was 10 bring over the new British minister
gratis, besides large box of specie from the Rev.
Sidney Smith, equal to $5l GIG 46I, to VIM B.
Townsend ~ Co. for the purpose of investing in
building lots on Staten Island, which he prefers to
Pennsylvania stock also, large sum of money
for General Green start his free trade paper
upon; also, new coat and pair Of breaches, made
by Stultz for James +. Otis, Esq. the editor of
the Express Indeed, we should not be surprised if
this new steamer, with the screw in her bottom,
called the Shorter, were also to bring out new
minister from Queen Victoria to the government Of
Coney Island, and also some splendid presents to
Governor Gil Davis. Who knows! At any rate,
we have two steamers, three oyster boats, and o
scow, all outside the Hook, waiting to board her
So look out for news.
ARRESTS FOR THE ROBBERY OF PoMKRoy's Elk
pREss.--We take the following from the Albany
Argus of the 9th inst.
The Western train yesterday afternoon brought the
proprietor of the Syracuse House. suspicion OF having
been concerned in the robbery Of Pomsroys trunk and
money The arrest is said to have been made at o'clock
yesterday morning by the Sheriff of Erie county; who
had already arrested supposed accomplish of the name
of Banks We have heard few particulars and these toe
vague to be repeated Nor do pretend to know how
far they justify this step what the actual grounds Of
suspicion are We hope may prove to be groundless
suspicion II is difficult to believe that Mr. r. could have
been in any manner connected with the robbery.
We know Mr.. Rust very well as the keeper OF
the Syracuse House, and we can hardly believe
him TO be guilty of the robbery. He is man Of
wealth, and. has hitherto stood high in the est.
nation OF the people in his section of the country
Such are the color Of events in these latter days.
This cityi is full Of rumors relative to these ar
rests, and in the excitement produced thereby
partly in consequence Of the responsibility OF the
persons arrested, it is almost impossibility tc
arrive at the truth. We, therefore give the reports
as we have heard them.
One rumor is, that the Banks mentioned above