The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-03-09


by the columns OF our pious contemporary, the
Journal of Commerce, that the controversy between
the Presbytensns and the Congregatonalists, rela-
tive to the mutaton OF the publications issued by
the American Tract Society, still RACES very vio-
Ienty, and is conducted on both sides with de-
gree OF feeling rather more choleric than Christian
The -violence-ill- nature-and un-
charltableness displayed by both parties are repre-
hensible In the extreme 1t is certainly very me-
iancholy to contemplate such spectacle-holy and
plous ministers Of the gospel Of peace abusing and
calumniating one another, because they happen to
differ about the propriety of disseminating sectari-
ansm under the covert Of the Tract Society. This
Is one Of the feuds which cover Christianity with
disgrace, and do more to retard the progress of
true religion than all the efforts of its open ene-
mics.
Many OF the publications OF this Tract Society,
by the by, are not only not worth fighting about,
out are not worth the expense of ink and paper
Most OF these tracts consist OF mere re-hash
OF old, stale, common place, trashy theological dis
QUESTIONS, and stereotyped "appeals TO the con-
science" as they are called, pretty much in the
style of Parson Miller We have examined some
OF them, and find their descriptions OF the Su-
preme Being and of his dealings with mankind,
utterly opposed to the revelation of his attributes
afforded in the Scripture. The Tract Society might
be made, we very freely admit, the instrument OF
sreat good. But in the circulation Of many of the
publications. now indusriously issued under its
auspices, much money and labor are very unprofit-
ably expended.
The COURIER AND THE "EMpIRR CLUB. 1.-THE
Courier and Enquirer of yesterday is quite savage
against one OF our Washington Correspondents,
because he complimented the Empire Club" for
their generous efforts in aiding to extinguish the
fire which destroyed the National Theatre in that
city. Well, this is really very strange cause for
the wrath OF our virtuous contemporary. Would
he have had the members of the Club to stand idly
by and refuse to aid in extinguishing the flames
which threatened to destroy the property of their fell
low-citizens? 1t very often happens that men get
little thanks for acts OF dsinteresed generosity, but
1t is rather too bad to pay them off with abuse.
But the Courier, not satisfied with abusing the Em-
pire 'boys" for their gallant conduct, must also
abuse our correspondent, because he makes honor
able mention of their pralseworthy behavior!
Pooh!
SQUABBLE AT THE NEW BOARD OF BRokERs
An incorrect statement appeared in an obscure
evening print last evening in relation to resolution
offered at the new board of brokers. The facts
are, that a resolution was offered, the preamble
OF which set forth, that whereas ]. q. Hamilton
had grossly insulted a member of this board,
therefore be it resolved that all members Of this
board are forbidden doing any business for him on
penalty of expulsion. The passage of the resolu-
ton was promptly opposed and rejected by the
President and other intelligent members of the
board, and its ridiculous absurdty exposed as the
board had nothing to do with any personal matters
Mr.. CAIHouN.-We understand that large
number of persons in this city have united in an
invitation to the Hon. John G. Calhoun to visit
New York, and partake Of public dinner.
RE-OPKNINe OF THE PARK THEArRE-s Old
Drury" will be re-opened on Wednesday night,
with more promising omens of prosperity than
have Tor some time past appeared in its horizon.
Arrangements have been made during the recess
for season Of activity, energy, and enterprise.
The new play, screen Bushes, or Hundred
Years Ago." a piece which has had an exlraordi-
run in London, and is one of the most attractive
and amusing plays which has ever been produced
on any stage, will be performed on the opening
night. Mrs. Mowatt's new Comedy, which is,
q
ductIon, will be announced In few days. 1t will
be brought out in magnificent style-one thousand
dollars having been expended on a single scene
If MIR. Simpson and Mr.. Barry succeed, as they
may, in reforming the "cheap and nasty drama
out of existence In this city, by making the Park
what it ought TO be, they will hand down their
names to posterity, as indeed worthy and valuable
conservators Of the stage ard of the public mo-
rails.
INTERESTING FROM THE CAPE OF Coop HOPE
The ship Henry, Captain Salter, arrived this NOM
ing, from the Cape Of Good Hope, with the South
african advertiser, of the 18th of January.
Much excitement prevailed at the Cape respect
ing a new Stamp Act proposed by the Colonial
authorities.
We find in the Adpcrtiser, Of the 9Th, letter
headed i" Icebergs of the Cape" We publish it
under the marine head for the information of ship
masters.
1t was supposed that large income would be re-
ceived from the sale of Guano licences, as the
Governor has prohibited the removal of it, except
by licence the proceeds OF which are to be appro-
priated to the building Of a breakwater or open
docks for the protection Of shipping visiting Cape
Town, as, since the abolition of all port charges,
the number of vessels stopping there has increased
very much.
AFFAIRS IN ALBANY.-We are indebted to Liv.
ingston d Co. for the following intelligence from
Albany.
ALBANY, 7th March, ls45-The freshet is subsiding
slowly.
The first Of series Of petitions, which am told will
flow in upon us, came in to day from the city Of
Rochester and asks IN view Of the violation ohe
principles OF universal freedom and the existing COM
pact between the several States of the Union by
act Of Congress annexng Texas, that the Legislature
take for peaceful dissolution Of the Union
Tbs petition was laid on the table.
Mr. Van Vakenburgh called up his resolution direct
ing the committee railways to inspect the condition
of the Harlem railway Mr.. v. said there dispute
between the rival applicants for permission to construct
railway between New York and this city, whether the
tract already constructed by the Harlem Company is
sufficient stability to stand the traffic which its extension
would bring upon 1t. The resolution opposed by
the ground il ha trad