The New York herald., 1844-12-13

s..s.. st. Paul's-ThAnksgtying Day.
Divine service was performed at this church on
yesterday in honor of the day Of thanksgiving. A
very thin attendance of the ladies graced the con-
gresation with their presence. The services were
performed by the Rev. DR.. HIeBy, with an impress
slve solemnlty that gave much effect to the cere-
mony; after which, the Rev. Mr. BoLxs,a very young
clergyman, delivered good discourse in favor Of
the institution for the support othe aged and inrm
taking his text from 1l6h psalm, and l2th verse
The Rev. MIR. b is young, and in consideration Of
his years and standing gives promise of future emf
nence in his sacred profession. He commenced
his discourse by saying the object for which they
had assembled was one which should enlist the
sympathes Of every christian-to aid the aged and
lnirm- many however despses the solemn injunc-
lions OF the divine master, and then view the trials
and crosses OF the world as unjust. There is pro-
cess Of reasoning by which man should come to
the conclusion, that unless he takes pains TO dis
cover the blessings Of Providence, he should not
enjoy them As God had primary claim
mans services upon earth, so ought man render
unto God those services, and perform his duties to
God in compliance with his solemn injunctIons.
Being in the temple Of God in health and in reason,
called for their grateful acknowledgements. How
many Ut those that had passed away, it they had
again to pass the same ordeal through life, that
would not lead different sort OF lite, and 0nght
those who now enjoyed the blessings of health and
worldly blessings in this free land, and religion
ought then reign triumphant amongst them 10
Asia, Africa and various parts OF Europe. they did
not enjoy the blessings OF liberty as they did in
this free land After briefly exhorling the coDgre-
CATION to avail themselves OF the blessings they
enjoyed OF religious freedom under their free con-
stltution-expaining the OBJECT OF the discourse,
and appealing to the congregation, the Rev. Mr..
b. concluded, when the congregation separated.
PRoaRRss OF SCIENCE Nothing is more intelli-
gibly indicative Of the amazing progress OF science
in this age. than the innumerable additions which
are constantly made to the sum of our minor CON-
forts and luxuries In our dwellings-in our cook
ing-in our clothing-in all our enjoyments and
conveniences, we are daily receiving new acces-
sons to our comfort. Even in the business OF
shaving, science has been mnstering largely to our
enJoyments That process, instead of being an in
fiction, is now positively comfort is, if you
use Sands and Co.'S admirable "Shaving Soap"
Just try it,
FROM THE CAPE OF Coon HopE.-We have re.
ceived the Port Natal Gazette to Sept. goth, lnclu
sive. We take the following interesting article
from it's
The important intelligence to which we last
week referred, namely, the annexation OF Port
Natal to this colony, cannot but be productive OF
the utmost benefit TO both parts by, as Il were,
consolidating their interests, thereby facilitating
the extension of commerce., and bringing more
within our reach, the great capabilities OF the In
Commissioner, in his treaty with Panda, the Zoo
lah chief, secured to British interests the territory
situated between the Tugala and the Umslnjaan,
or Buffalo Rivers; thereby securing the only
by the Draaksbsrs's range, with the interior.
What renders the treaty dcubIy va1hable is, that
this ceded territory is said3o abound in Goa, which
is ound exposed along the banks OF severalstreams
IN artifn hon Tho tPu dIvtd
into districts, and the different localities more mi
nntely described we shall revert to this interesting
subject, and lay before our readers some additional
information meanwhile, we congratulate the
trading community on the prospect Of an immediate
relief from the heavy duties hitherto charged on
merchandise and produce shipped to and fro.
NFrom the contemplation OF these cheering pros
poets to the eastward we turn our thoughts to the
westward, where more resources are constantly de-
veoping themselves A periodical OF the dav con-
tains an interesting paper describing the facilities
with which available barter trade could be earned
on with the natives Immediately beyond the boun-
dary of this colony. As we consider the paper IN
question calculated to interest our local reader,we
purpose giving, from time to time, such extracts
from it as our limits will permit. In regard to
Volas Bay, situated beyond the booundafy Of the
colony, II says;-
Fresh water may be had at all seasons of the
year at short distance at the head OF the bay,
sheltered by two small islands lying close to the
beach, inside of which the water is perfectly
smooth This is also fine place to procure bull
locks hides. fox-skins, leopard-skins,. ostrich
snd many oSsr bSsSsss SssaSs S aEcss
there is not more eligible situation on the whoe
surface of the globe; as any number of bnllocks,
in the finest order, may be purchased at fifty cents
each, delivered on the beach; and tor ten months
in the year there is little or no rain. BY penetrat-
ing the interior 40 SO miles from the coast which
may be done with perfect safety, and withou; the
slightest personal risk, thousands OF fine fat cattle
maybe purchased for as many toys, and the bar
gain consummdted under the guns of your vessel.
The natives are honest and inofienslve; being in a
state OF nature, and having never studied the arts
OF deceitful vllany which practlsed SO success
fully by the children Of civilization.
Should any citizen teei disposed to tit out ves-
sel for the coast of Africa, TO procure cargo Of
hides and other valuable articles, will cheertully
subject; subject which have deeply investiga-
ted, and can speak of from practical knowledge.
Such a voyage could not fail OF being high
ly profitable to the owners and every one con-
cerned. Had not subsequently made more valuable
discoveries in the Pacific, and were not bound by
every tie OF humanity, we'll justice and honor,
to restore my two captlves to their native coun-
try, to which they are very anxious to return,
would myself be the first TO penetrate the interior
Of Africa; with iull confidence that in twelve
months after | arrived on the coast, could pur-
chase, and have driven to the sea coast, more than
fifty thousand bullocks, besides the other valuable
articles common to that section of the country"
Theatricals, DC.
very respectable ausience was in attendance at CAL
vert Hall, Baltimore, Monday evening" on the
sion Of the first concert Of the eminent English vocalist
NTH Phillips He gave his second concert on We'd
nesday evening
'Punam" has been brought out at the Albany Museum
with great effect