The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-06

BosroN, Jan s, 1916.
Sprimg-Like Wsath0-C hurchgoing-InstaAati
Of Rev. Theodore Parker-Emigration to Teras-
Eighth Of January, &c,
Yesterday was delightful day-perfectly spring
like Nothing but the cheerful notes of the feather
ed songsters was wanting to complete the resem-
bance As a matter ofcourse, in this church-gong
city, there was great rush to the various houses Of
worship But how many went there really to worship
God, it would be difficult to tell Where religion is
popular it has host Of hypocrtical votaries who at
tend church and preserve outward appearance Of
sanctty merely to advance their temporal interests or
crafty their love Of display. Nevertheless inclin
ed to think, with the pious Mr. Butler that It 10 great
blessing to have the stated preaching of the gospel
There is much good mixed up with the cant and hypo
The Rev. Theodore Parker was instalied Yesterday.
over new society, which worships at the Melodeon
where he has been preaching short tno The manner
OF the installation was not altogether in accordance
with established usage among churches
1t has been customary to coun
staation and report upon his fitness for the sacred
office No such council was convened on the present
committee society TO become their minister ard
notice was given that no would preach Introductory
discourse yesterday forenoon The house was densey
crowded. and the audience composed Of highly in
tellgen and respectable people. The ceremony Of in
stallation was very brief It to the
gregaton that Mr. Parker had to become their
minister, and many in favor Of his insalia
ton were requested to stand up which they did. The
speaker then turned to Mr. Parker, and asked him he
would abide by the agreement he had made with the
committees to which Mr. r. bowed in token Of assent
and he was then declared to be duly installed.
In bis sermon Mr. Parker endeavored give his view
Of what the CHRISTIAN church ought to be- He was not
satisfied with the church it Isl 1t is behind the age
and instead of being the pioneer in every good work.
is actually nothing but drawback all the great re-
forms OF the day He alluded to the position In which
he stood before them who had been sandered by
those who wished to destroy the independence of the
pulpit His discourse very we'll written and con.
tanned some severe and causc illusions to recent
events in ecclesiastical history Mr. Parker attracting
considerable attention; he is young Of excellent
character and exit aordinary Abilities and is destined to
make some noise in the world
am told that company is forming here, among some
OF our highly respectable citizens for emigration
Texas. and that il is probable large number will 60
next summer with their wives and children and house
hold gods to embark their fortunes with those of the
young State. We Yankees have opposed the snnexa.
ton of Texas but that she is admitted into the
federacy, we calculate to make money out Of her in
some way or other. You never catch Yankee asleep
where there is a chance for speculation
The anniversary of the battle of New Orleans close
upon but hear Of preparations for celebrating IT,
Since the last anniversary the hero Of that memorable
bsse full OF glory and rnnown, has taken HE abode
in the place appointed for all the living His memory Is
embalmed in the hearts of his countrynen and why
should not his most glorious achievement be perpeualy
commemorated