The New York herald., 1845-11-30

try is making rapid progress, among particular sects
Of Christians-a great rivalry exists, however, be-
tween the Protestants and Catholics. The former
party dominant in this country, but the Catholics in
crease rapidly, asd now number ,OOO, 900 COM
municants, while the Protestant sects number over
100000. The annual expense of supporting the rei-
gious institutions Of these two great sects is some
thing like $50 900 900, being greater amount than
is requisite for the expenses of the general govern.
ment. This is significant fact, showing the zeal
of the contendng sects in their pous efforts and the
success of the voluntary principle in religious sup
port Among population of 10000 900, there are
more than 5O0O,OOO professors of religion, being
ta greater proportion Of saints to sinners than So
dom and Gomorah had.
The Catholics are the most active, except, per-
haps. the ultra Presbyterians They are making
converts and erecting the standard of their faith,
not only in the cities and towns OF the Atlantic
States but sending missionaries to the wds of Ore
gon, and on the shores Of the Pacific. Their priests
are generally sacrificing, determined men, and
success crowns their efforts.
Bishop Hughes, of the Catholic diocese of New
York, is about going to Europe for the purpose OF
bringing out number Of Sisters Of Charity, to ssta.
blish hospitals for the sick in this country The
career of Bishop Hughes is well known in the UNI
ted States-he has made many mistakes-many
welnigh fatal mistakes-but he probably meant
well His great error was too much zeal, exhibited
in the school and other important questions. The
Bishop, however, has nearly recovered his po-
stion, and gained great deal Of experience. DR..
Pse, DR.. Power, and other eminent Catholic di-
vines, have been very busy, within the last two OF
~ oNn 10 1nread ter
vor and piety in all the different spheres of life and
action Though less successful than Bishop Hughes
in personal advancement, their acts have met with
general approval from all other denominations,
and the country at large. The Catholic clergy
are, in fact, celebrated for their intelligence and
moderation, and the skill and success with which
they have promulgated their doctrines.
Ofthe Protestant sects, the most active, noisy and
oftentmes bigoted, are the ultra Presbyterians.
The Rev. Mr.. Kirk, the Rev. DR.. Cheever, and
other shining lights" are pouring forth denuncia-
tlons upon the Church of Rome. This is sectarian
and unchristian warfare, in which they must fail
The last movement Of this sect is attempt to sub
vert the power of the Pope, by sending missionaries
to Italy with bundles oftracts ILLUSTRATING the dogmas
which they profess. Let them take care they are
not caught in the dominions Of his Holiness, lest
they get into trouble. The Baptists and Methodlsts
are also making considerable progress in quiet
way, by pursuing the same course and adopting the
same species of tactics the Catholics, in relation
to missionary efforts. They are wiser than the
Presbyterians-and fr better Christians, according
to the Bible.
On the whole, Christianity, in all its branches, is
in hourishing condition IN the United States. We
have To ho Tn6daIo fbaisfa Daisfc Socialists
etc., among us, but although they call meetings and
make long speeches every little while, but little pro-
gress is made, while Christianity increases with the
rapid growth of the country. The Catholics, how
ever, increase in higher ratio than any Of the other
Christian sects.
The National Council OF American Catholic
Bishops meets in May next in Baltimore. 1t vii.
be an important assemblage, and Bishop Hughes
will return in time from Europe, to attend it's
slttlngs
DIPLOMATIC INrELL1oENCE.-There is rumor
circulating in several journals, that Mr. Pakenham,
the British Minister at Washington, intends to leave
this country and return to England in consequence
of his having been unable to succeed in settling the
oregon question with the American government. We
have of asceraining the truth of this report
Uut MeIC eCC0le W pC eouiC PIOUouhlty IuuI
fact that Mr.. Pakenham was understood, at the
time of his arrival to have come to the United States
on a special mission, and with the intention Of re-
naming only six months, or year at farhest. ltis
now known that all negotiations on the Oregon
question are suspended between the British Minis
ter and the American government; and the proba
bility is, that he will be soon recalled.
Sir George Simpson, the Governor of the Hudson
Bay Co., arrived in this city few days since from
Washington, where, 1t was supposed, he had severa
interviews with the British Minister relative to th
position about to be assumed by Mr.. Polk on the Ore
gon question, in his forthcoming message. Go
vernon Simpson is in this nclghborhood still, ant
will proceed to England by the steamer from Boston
Recently, Captain Elliott, formerly British Agent il
Texas, has been strolling about-but whether he il
here, has not been heard.
The diplomatic movements of the British embass.
in this country as well as in Texas and Mexico
have not succeeded in the last two or three years..
Every one recollects the laughable blundering ant
busting exhibited by Captain Elliott in regard t.
Texas and Mexico, relative to the annexation OF thu
former. We are much afraid that Mr.. Pakenhan
and Sir George Simpson have made many mistake
IN their attempts to negotiate, arising, probably
great influence which popular movements and popu
lar opinion have on the American government
About year ago, Mr.. Pakenham refused to enter
tam the proposition of negotiating on the 49h pa
rale of latitude, for the settlement Of the Oregon
question. He was told by Western member thai
the British government never would have that offe
again, and that it was the last chance the woule
ever have for that purpose.
All the other foreign ministers, we believe, a
Washington, are severay keeping up the dignity o
their embassies, for there is very ue business ts
do, except in a social way. The Russian ant
French ministers seem to occupy the most proml
nent position in society," well in public esteem
They furnish great addition TO the social move
ments at Washington, and keep up the dignity o
their respective governments with the creates
good temper and decorum.
AFFAIRS IN CANADA.-Our latest intel ligence from
Montreal is to the 18th inst, inclusive. The Gov