The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-03
Price Two Cents.

sesswAsHsoros, .Mayn ,.ls6:
Charley 'Pdrsons.tn the Pdpit-A Slight Touch OF
has Substance aud Manner-T The President and
Se1efdT1es-1he Obserpatory-The Man Iyup-
The St@m-Adjourmmcnt Of Congress
DEAR SIR For the week past a large number
of preachers connected with the Methodist Church
South, have passed through our city on their way
to Petersburg, Va, where convention is shortly
TO be held. Among those who occupied several
of the pulpits of that denomination, was the Rev.
C. B. Parsons, once known "Roaring Ralph"
in the world auce trcal-a clever fellow and good
actor. Wesley Chapel, on this OCCASION was his
theatre, and the auditory was large, and Of course
respectable" Not being punctual to the moment
i'll coming to the church, little shifting in the
seats was perceptible; at last in stalked the hero
of the occasion, and there was whisper through
out the assemby--''that's Parsons "--"thats Par
sons" He assembled the pulpit and after the
usual preliminarcs took his text Salvation il
OF the Lord" He spoke of various kinds Of
salvation-personal. political, present, and eter-
al; and in allusion to our own happy country,
he endeavored to show how the hand of the Lord
had protected us. give you specimen of this
portion of his DISCOURSE WA little bark in the
dark ages, rode the pillows. II was freghted with
gospel grace. The winds dashed it on every sides
anon il appeared to sink; but thank God, it out
rode the storm, and the breath of the Almighty
waited il to these goodly shores. II broughb over
the Pilgrims, and from this little band the cry of
liberty went forth. The spirit of the Most High
did not desert; and when our country hurled do e
iiance at the English throne, young liberty CRAP
pied with the British lion, and successfully; and
the stars and stripes were flung to the breeze in
company with the banner of the Cross. America,
like the infant Hercules, was strong in her cradle;
and as he stranged the coling serpents,s 50 Column
the preacher is full and deep, and occasionally
very musical. The tantest whispers were heard
in every part ofthe house-his high and low tones,
emphases and gestures, were truly theatrical, but
they did not appear to be so by design His figure
is tall and commanding, and therefore, unlike
brother Mafiit, he was not obliged to stand upon
stood Taking him 'sall in all, = he created
lighted, and the regular minister, Mr.. Slicer,
shouted "amen," and stamped his feet with joy
1t was pleasant time to all present-sants and
sinners.
took the rounds of the different departments,
and have the honor to report that the President
and his secretaries We're at their posts. They are
all we'll with the exception OF Mr. Walker, who,
Judging by sneeze has slight cold in his head.
Mr.. Buchanan looks rather pale; il may be owing
to his having been shaved just before he came to
the office Marcy complains of slight cold:
am happy TO inform you nothing serious need be-
unprecedented. Bancroft was "hgh and dry" with
Senator Westcou and was not come-at-a-be.
To tell the truth, the navy officers don't care how
he IS; nor does your humble servant. Martin
Renshaw complains OF hoarseness; and no Won
der, he is kept up so late at night attending to the
door. For this service he receives but $40
year. He COMPLAINS, and very Justly, that he can't
afford to dress daccnt on this salary; and, you
are. aware, he has petitioned Congress to give him
the names to do so. Here is chance for members
to show their patriotism, and it is hoped they will,
without further DELAY
The observatory is great place of resort. The
common people not allowed to look through
the telescopes Their eyes don't fit the glasses.
There are now at this place, Professors Walker,
Coffin, Keith, and Hubbard; Leutenants Sands,
Page, Maynard, and Herndon and Passed Mid
shpmen Worden, Shields, McCrea, kennard,
Brycelin, and Ransom, mot Ramshorn.) They
appear to be comfortable, with segars and news
papers by day, and star-gazing at night. would
advise strangers visiting the city not to forget the
observatory. From the dome you have COM
pete and beautiful view of the Potomac and the
cities of Washington and Georgetown. Why
does not the Secretary of the Navy give old Capt.
Baker more than forty dollars month for eigh-
teen hours service out of twenty-four
A member of c., it is said, got drunk last
night, and walked into the canal. He sunk up to
his middle in the mud. Becoming affrghted, he
storming at the time. Had il not been for the
lightning, his whereabouts would not have been
discovered in time to rescue him. He drew his
hat over his eyes, and begged those who removed
him to keep mum.
The storm last night blew down WEIGH & Dele
vans pavilion, in Georgetown-there were thou
sand people within-they were more frightened
canvass was cut open to let them out. black
fellow had his leg broke.
The thermometer, to-day, at one o'clock, was at
66 in the Presidents mansion.
There is much talk among the members of Con-
gress TO adjourn IN juno to meet again in Novem-
Der, on the ground that they will not have time to
mature the tariff bill, &c. VERITAs