The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-23

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st. Peters Church, ON Sunday evening last, was
one OF the most mastery polemcal discourses ever
delivered in this city. The subject selected by Dr.
Ryder was "AuncuIar Confession" which is one
of the dearest and most sacred doctrines OF the
Catholic Church, and at the same time, one which
afforded free scope for displaying the power and
eloquence OF the gifted clergyman We publish it
in another part of this days paper.
The conduct OF the Catholics in this city for some
years past, when contrasted with that of their op
ponents, is highly creditable to them. We see
none OF those dsgraceful ebullitions of religious
rancor and hostility occurring In the Catholic
churches, that we see frequently in the churches of
other persuaslons. While the disseners are wrang-
ling among themselves upon some unimportant
matter, and fighting about the difference between
t,ceedledum and t,ceedledee, thel Catholics pursue
the even tenor Of their way, defending their faith
from the accusations brought against 1t, and extend
ing their influence in every direction. Hence the
wonderful spread of Caholicity in the United States,
within few years.
The violent fanatics belonging to the diff
ferent persuasons in this country, have injured
true religion very seriously, by the manner
in which they have attempted to make converts and
proselytes. Instead OF using calm, SOBER temperate
and dlspassionate reasoning, they have resorted to
the use OF opprobious ephets and billingsgate SLAM
der. They have addressed the passions and preju-
dices OF their congregations, instead of influencing
their reason and their consciences. Nor are the
Catholics altogether free from this charge. On
certain occasion we saw the highest dignitary Of
their church descend from the altar, with the fra
GRANGE Of the holy incense remaining on his gar
i'm he ali Of mat
tiers in the filthy arena of politics, resembling
a Roman gladiator, than devout follower OF the
meek founder of christianity. AS might naturally
be expected, his conduct on the occasion created a
great excitement and the mighty effect of public
opinion marked the public disapproval of his con-
duct We have reason to believe, however, that
the functonary in question has long since regretted
his conduct that occasion, and has been reinsta
ted in the estimation In which he was previously
held. Be this as it may, one thing is certain, that
while every persuasion has an unlimited right to
promulgate its doctrines and make all the converts
it can, public opinion will not sanction resort to
any but the legitimate means for that purpose
WEBSTER AND INeKasoLL.-We are glad to per-
ceive that the President has refused to lend himself
instrument to be used for the purpose Of black
ening the character of Mr.. Webster. In the first
place I'VE do not believe that Mr.. Webster ever COM
mitted himself while Secretary Of State, to such an
extent as was charged upon him by Mr.. Ingersoll.-
The uses and purposes to which the secret service
money is applied, unaccompanied by an explanation
of the circumstances which called for its application,
might naturallylead to suspcion'of corruption and
malfeasance. But it would be unfair to Mr. Web
ster, or to any other placed in similar circum.
.ohtv c,t Is
question to adjust to furnish his enc.
mics with garbed extracts of his correspondence
and State papers, without the production and publ
cation Of such correlatiye documents, as could NOT
be made public without manifest detriment to the
public interests.
But even supposing that MIR. Webster was so inn
provident Of his reputation to be guilty of mis-
application of the secret service fund, OF what use
would be an exposure? The country has precious
treasure in the reputation Of her public men, which
she should guard charity, and with jealous watch
fulness. The reputation of one of her greatest
statesmen is not thing to be lightly trifed with
But while rejoice that this matter has been al
lowed quietly to drop, we cannot but regret the man.
ner in which it originated and the vrulcnce OF per-
sonal animosity displayed both sides. In the first
place it was highly impolitic in Mr.. Dickinson to
drag the Ashburton treaty INTO his speech. No pos
slble good could arise from the discussion Of that
question after it had been worn threadbare in the
Senate and to quote portions of speech of men,
Der Of the other House, was, to say the least very
injudcious. 1t was contrary to all precedent. But
we must say that the reply of Mr.. Webster was al
together unworthy of that great statesman. 1t was
too fsh-,romanish for the who gained such high
distinction in the celebrated passage-at-ams with
Mr.. Hayne. The dignity of the senatorial order
should never be compromised by the effervesence of
personal feeling. The Senate chamber should never
be made an arena for the exhibition of gadiatorial
feats Of acrimonious antagonism. But in jousts of
this nature, the bludgeon by no means so effective
weapon as the finely tempered blade OF Damascus.
On the whole, we are pleased that the affair has
been quashed, and we hope that the matter will rest
here.
WEBB VS.. BAcoN-LrBEL SUIT.-Ths trial is set
down specially for this day, in the Superior Court,
when large array of witnesses will be in atten-
dance. 1t will be one of the most humorous and
amusing trials on record, involving series Of de-
veopments in relation to party tactics, which will
throw the recent denoMement at Washington on this
subject, quite into the shade. We shall report the
case in FULL for the special benefit of the parties in
terested, and the edifcation OF the politicians in
general.
Movements OF Travellers.
The following shows visible increase over the arri-
walls OF the last few days at the principal hotels At the
AMER,cAS.-J. Gray, Boston j. L. Hammond, A. L.
Catlin Vermont; J. Vanderpoo Albany !; M. Michael,
Phila c. Kinks, s. c.. Smith, Phila.; A. Bonne, A.
vansgakel Fry. Phila E, Gurnley, Providence H.
Warner, N. H.; NJ. Mcguire, Penn w. Colman, do A.
Magunay Belgium J. B. Barton, Geo D. L. Trumbull,
Norwich.
AsroR- A. NJ. Pomeroy, D. Keney, Hartford Mr.. Go.
dus, Oregon; 8. Talcott, Albany 4. Weiness, Yer.
mont w. Baily, Providence; o. Henderson, Albany !;
Getting, Boston Isaac Davies, Boston X. watermans,
Boston D. c. Waterman N. B.; J. Simpson, Bsltmore
Boston A. Davies. D. c. Richmond, Lancaster; w.
Rogers Lockport Prescott, Bgilow, Boston E. Rog
Ter, Halifax Rev Mr. Cogswell, do MIR. Richie, do /;
Rev Mr.. Tene do Hon Mr.. Carey, do Mr.. Aimon do;