The New York herald., 1845-04-26

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dant materials for interesting reflection to the man
OF science-the professor of theology-the sceptic-
the chrs,ian-and the calm and independent OBJ
server OF the progress of the human mind in reli-
glon and philosophy. Many of the most distin-
guished scientific men of the country will on this
occasion congregate at that pleasant little capital
celebrated for piety, camsoup and philosophy, and
very great deal of new and interesting light will
be thrown on rocks, tetracanlodons and the books
of Moses.
Of all the inductiye sciences, geology is, perhaps,
at present attracting the keenest attention of philo-
sophie men, and is likely to produce some very re-
markabe results on the religious belief of Chrsten-
dom-nay, 1t already forms the point d'aPpM OF
numerous and vigorous assailans of revealed rei-
gion. Inhdelity has, indeed, in one day adopted
an entirely new system of tactics in its crusade
against Christianity. II has dropped the old mode
OF warfare altogether Instead of gross and blasphe
nous assaults on the character Of the inspired wri-
instead of violent and irrational invectives-
instead of course rdicule and miserable witicisms-
instead of profane and mpious language which dis.
g,lsted all but those hardened in inquity, modern
scepticsm enters the lists against the religion of the
Bible with weapons selected from the armoury of
science and philosophy, and appeals tothe universe
isef-to the everlasting hills and the solid crust of
the globe-as presenting refutable evidence Of the
falsity OF the sacred writings.
Pious and religious publishers-earned and
sanity savans-venerable and holy divines are thus
now seen uaiting in an effert to overturn ancient
theology, and all that system Of religious belief
which has been handed down from one generation
to another. This is one of the most extraordinary
phases of the age The effect OF this is manifest
in many quarters. Scientific scepticsm is fast be-
coming fashionable. One cause OF the rapid pro-
gress Of nfdelity in this new guise, is the obstinate
ignorance of many of the clergy who persist in the
old literal Interpretation of the Mosaic account of
the creation, which has been SO completely explod-
ed by the discoveries of modern geologists.-A
few enlightened theologians, however, yield their
assent to the revelations Of science, and have en-.
deavored to reconcile :hem with the account of
the sacred historian. But the ultimate effect Of
all this must be beneficial Teachers of religion
will be gradually driven from the old beaten tracks
of dogmatic theology-ratonal systems of religious
belief will prevail-and science will become the
auxiliary OF enlightened religion. But in the mean.
time, we must expect to see general up-heaving
OF the religious opinions andtthe sentiments of the
age, and mutitudes drifting about on the ocean of
tQOuKuI, lOOklbS.lu d maven Oh IepOsc, ana
at last lying stranded on the black shores of utter
infdelity.
Viewed in this, as well as in other respects, the
approaching meeting of geologists at New Haven,
will be full of interest. We shall accordingly des
patch corps of reporters there, and give our read
ers an account of all the sayings and dongs of the
"wise men Of the East"
Mn ANpFpcoN,c RYNErJT La NIGHT T-AudpT-
son had the most splendid benefit at the Park last
night, that has been given to any actor in this city
for years. The house was crowded to suffocation.
A great many ladies were present, and the house
presented the most brilliant appearance After the
play Of "Money," Mr. Anderson was called for,
and having been greeted by tremendous burst OF
applause he then addressed the house as fol!ows-
Ladies and Getlement is with some slight degree of
and misgiving that venture address you
am gwen TO understand that have on for
occasions the respect OF the sensible part othe
public by presaming to give feeble uerance to those
sentiments of esteem and regard with which your kindness
has filled me. This censure grieyes me in two ways
firstly because should be esincerely sorry, by any
ton Of my own, to lose the respect Of any manthe
humSe; in TINS 81 @ % &c,
Kind patrons the only return in my powerthe ferv ent
thanks Offering of grateful hearts. l. therefore hope
that you, at least will not consider what may say on
such occasions being uttered in but the sp
r that snceress gratitude and respect The liberal
amount OttHV0r with WnCn you nave nOnOEeu D0tn
presen, and former very dear and nat
terrg to my personal not on that account
alone do consider valuable No. 1t because contr'
the satisfaction Of higher and worthy feel
ngs regard the assurance that amidst the varieties
Of which this great city presents to the vsta
are continually sprngng up-the taste for the intellectual
drama rapidly the increase, and that eventually
will sa and Sa % the b..
Thespis invented which Echlylus, Sophocles and Eu
rpides perfected and which Shakespeare has rendered i'm
oal
regard. This is my satistaetion-this my reward. |
must bid yen adieu for few weeks to fuA engage
which shall return to take my leave Of you-n then,
permit me to Say
Farewell, dear friends kind friends, adieu.
How hard the task to teach the lip
Sweet verdure from the heart to strip,
And say, kind friends farewell
But harder sill the task to me.
In cold and worldly form, to be
Constrained to say farewell!
Yet. tho the tongue be fettercdbo
The sss sDs % vhpss prayers
Some one in the pit called out ''three cheers, "
as MIR. Anderson concluded, and three most en-.
thusastic bursts of applause instantly followed
What contrast to the closing night Of his first
engagement in this city.
FURTHER FROM MExIco-The Christoval Colon,
Capt. Smith, arrived yesterday morning from Ha-
vana with dates to the 18th instant.
We have received full files of the Faro anc
Diar,o de Ia Habama, &C., to the latest hour.
They contain several official Mexican docu
ments of some interest to this country. We give q
translation of despatch addressedby the Mexican
Executive on the subject OF annexation, to the
Governors Of the Department throughout that re.
public.
MEXICO. 22d March, l645.
The Supreme Government has received official notice
Of the approval Of the Congress of the United States
America of the annexation Of Texas to their Union
the terms which are expressed in the communication
one Of the Journals accompanying this.
Tho houses Of legislation and the Supreme Government
are at present occupied in the consideration Of thi
rous affair." and ske this method Of informing you Of h
means they are adopting Ia relation to It, And orde
to perfect cooperation, have to inform yor
that His Excellency the President depends upon the wei
known and tried patriotism OF yourself and the sssstanc
government may be particularly sustained at tbi