The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-26

IN preaching from tncI pulpltS the necessity oil Inc
peace between the UnitedlStates and England being
preserved we find remarkable unanimity of
sentiment. This sentiment, i. is almost I'M
necessary TO say, Is condemnatory OF the
course the clergy thought proper to pursue and is
conceded IN by members of the various Christian
churches throughout the city, of every denomirs-
uon We are very happy to see this state OF things,
tor 1t shows conclusivey that the matter IS looked
upon in its true light and proper view OF the sub
ject taken. II shows that whenever any set of men,
and more particularly the clergy, attempt to lay hold
of political question, and give turn to it that
would suit the views OF an Influential portion Of the
community, to subserve their own purposes, and
promote their own influence, that such attempt will
be met at the threshold, and be condemned and put
down by the good sense Of the people.
The history Of the world, for centuries back-in-
deed, almost from the founding OF the Christian
Church-lays before us the iniquitous consequences
that have ensued by the clergy meddling with poll,
tical questions, and identifying themselves with af-
fairs Of state. History is chart, and a valuable
one, by which mankind, at the present day, can
vgate with safety, by avoiding those rocks and
quicksands which wrecked our ancestors. We
hear frequently the subject Of the influence Of the
pulpit In Its legitimate sphere, referred to- as being
comparatively oHldli. we are sorry 10 say tndt
there is too much truth in the remark and we have
evidence that this influence is lessening every day.
and bids fair to become poweress before many
years. This is owing to variety of causes. We
have seen clergymen, OF different denominations,
cend their pulp,ts and, in the robes of their holy
office, assail secs who differed with them in few
immateria points of doctrine not at all affecting
the great comprehensive system of the Christian
yalio IN hair bar -. l.
uttered only in brorhels. Witness the course OF
the clergy in this city, for the last few years.
Instead Of acting like the good Samaritan
pouring oil into the sores of the afflicted,
healing the sick, visiting the widow and ia
therless, and in other respects conforming to the
commands of Him whose servants they assume TO
be-they ascend their pulpts, and, by their elo-
quence and harangue, lnclte men to "envy, malice,
and all Observation-Disclosures"
But their loss of influence is owing to more than
this Witness the appalling immortality that is fire.
quently brought to light, Of which these welpaid
servants OF the Lord have been convicted-their
conduct towards the females OF their congrega.
tons. And yet these men, when they are discover
ed, and their immortality exposed, vii utter the
bitterest denunciations from the pulpit against the
independent press, which, pursuing its duty more
faithfully than they have theirs, has aided in exhi-
biting them in their true ight-that press which,
since the invention Of printing, has acted as the
conservator of morals in every country.
These are few of the causes of the decline of Gle.
rcal influence in this country, and the last attempt
10 interfere IN our settlement of the Oregon ques-
ton, will tend yet more to lessen it. But as long as
there remains an independent press such interfe-
renee will not be attempted with impunity. The
clergy will be watched, and any attempt they may
make to extend their influence to any but legti-
mate way, will be met at the threshold and put
down. We are no enemy to the clergy. On the con.
trary, we havo always been, and we trust we will
continue to be- the firm advocates of true religion
Whenever we find any of Its professors stepping
out OF their circuit and interfering in political ques-
tons, and converting the house OF God into party
arena for the discussion of State questions, we will
do what we can to expose the improperly of the
proceeding; and by moral power alone endeavor to
compel them to retrace their steps, and preach no
thing that is improper in the house dedicated to
Almighty God.
SEAMKs's TAxEs.-We published few DAYS
since, an article in regard to the taxation of seamen
in connection with memorial presented by the
shipmasers to the Legislature, requesting the reduc
ton Of the same. Ii is altogether too bad, that the
poor sailor, receiving he does, but from ten to
fifteen dollars per month, after being taxed twenty
five cents per month by the u. S. Government
should have this additional and useless burden
placed upon,hm
We are happy TO learn that there is one man who
has steadily resisted the State tax as oppressive and
unconstitutional, and has never paid it, except under
protest, for any sailor in his employ. We aude TO
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Esq, the enterprzing steam
boat proprietor, who has now cases of this kind in
the Supreme Court OF this State, and intends. if
possible, carrying them up to the Supreme Court Of
the United States All these cases Mr. Vanderbilt
has contested on their merits alone. 1t is highly
creditable to him, he has direct interest in the
matter-the taxes all coming out OF the wages OF the
sailors.
We hope that other ship owners will adopt the
same course, and md the poor sailors Of the numer.
Gus burdens, in the form Of taxes, imposed upon
them.
TRAVEL TO EURoPE-The splendid packet ship
Garnck, Capt TrasK, will sail to-day for Liverpool
She Is one OF our finest packets, and will un-
doutedly carry out goodly number of passengers.
The favorite packet ship Independence, Captain
Allen, will sail for Liverpool on the 9th of next
month, and several Of her berths are already en-
gagged. This packet, and her gen,lemanly COM
mander, are too well known to need any praise
from us.
The steamship Cambria. Captain Judkins, will
leave Boston, next Sunday, for Liverpool, and about
two thirds of her berths are taken. She has several
Of her best state rooms yet unengaged.
Il lis expected that the travel to Europe, in the en-.
suing spring and summer, will be quite large.
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SPLENDID ARRANcEMENTs.-We learn that exten.
sive arrangements have been made for the route
between this city and Boston for this year.
1t is said that the Boston, Providence and Ston.
ineton Railroads have formed connection with the
magnificent steamers Oregon and Kinckerbocker
These boats have been fitted up in a costly and
superb STYLE and the arrangements in the running Of