The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-28

THE PRESIDENT AT AFTERNOON SERvICE-DR SKIN
NER's CHURCH.
The Presidents intention to be present here at af
service, drew together vast crowd in addition
to the usual congregation that this neatly construct
ed edifce well filed about half past three o'clock,
with highly fashionable assemblage. His Excee ncy
the President escorted by the Hon. F. Butler enter
ed the church at this hour and took his seat in front Of
the pulpit in the fourth tier after which very excel
lent choir consisting male and female singers chaunt
ed the l5st Psalm accompanied by the well toned organ
attached to the church
duties that the baptism to take place Of
one Of the infant children Of his congregation which
the child and remarkably beautiful baby 1t was) Ma
ria Louisa The little prattler during the performance
Of the ceremony seemed perfectly happy with itself and
all around it, as it kept up continual talk in appars mt
good humor, until all The choir hereupon
sang the ll9th Psalm, when DR.. Skinner delivered the
discourse prepared tor the occasion, with an i'm
pressive soiemnity, which seemed to have had much
effect upon his congregation, taking his text from
the is7th Psalm In his opening remarks, he dwelt
pie to patriotism 1t had been said that the religion
Of Christ and patriotism could not be held compatible
but he contended that Christianity and patriotism were
reconceabe After dwelling upon the blinded ignorance
of the Jewish nation on putting the Saviour to death,
right to do So the Rev DR. went explain the
definition Of patriotism. II was admitted that phau
'hrophy and not patriotism in its ordinary sense was
Christianity opposed to patriotism would be unnatural
The religion Of Christ not opposed to patriotism
Good may to country by the exercise Of patriot
ism But it had been question, whether Christians or
ministers of the gospel should not stand aoof on poll
tea questions and not vote at ell ctions There may
be occasions when such course would be prudent-but
there may be also occasions when the cause OF their
country demanded their interference Should the nte
rests Of the nation require 1t, they bound to
extend their sympathes In behalf Of it and In
such case, ii public sentiment were opposed to
equally opposed to public sentiment Again, patriotism
governed by the Gospel and they could frankly e1
their sentiments in relation TO the action OF their
cabinet ministers. But to maintain that non-intsrfe-
their duty he contended was contrary to the
inunctions Of the Scriptures Religion, and the int
rest of their country demanded that they should inter-
fere 1t was said too that Christianity forbade the
of arms and martial courage. This was not 80. The
Gospel maintained that 1t was, all times lawful
serve our country. After further dwelling the
Importance and necessity Of exercising the true
and Christian spirit OF patriotism, the reverend
Dr went on to impress upon the congregation the
cesty Of the daily exercise of prayer for those who
in authority and Office and temporarily preside the
ton Of slavery and contended that whatever its evils
or its advantages. the community should not be led
away by the mere fanatical designs of political en-
ally give way before enlightenment; it was ques-
ton Of time, and those who denounced it, and
advocated its abrupt termination seemed to have
lost sight Of this great question, namely. the pre-
sent capabilities of the slaves to govern themselves
The slave should be prepared and qualified for liberia
ton After cursoriIy glancng the question Of sla
very 1t existed In the Roman Empire he next referred
to Romanism 1t existed ut present in America and
Of the country. 1t supported by Austria France
and other European nations; and the Catholics had
allegiance to the Pope their chief head In
relation to Catholic emigration however, they should
encourage it, under the leaves of that great tree
that spread its foliage over their beautiful land
In conclusion after adverting to national education.
the Reverend DR.. pronounced high eulogy on the
onward progress of the the temperance csuse-when
the choir sgain chaunted hymn in connection with
the services and the congregation, at the conclu
sion separated the President leaving the church,
companed by Mr.. Butler. and large crowd following
him towards his carriage, into which he entered after
receiving the congratulations Of several who had been
present and drove of towards his temporary place Of
residence.