The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-02
City Intelligence.

city Intelligence.
DEPARrURE OF SPANISH STEAMER LEoN."--
The spanish steamship Loon" formerly the Mex
can steamer "GuadaleupeD left this port for Cadiz,
SPAIN yesterday morning This vessel built in this
port for the Mexican government; and afterwards
purchased at the Havana by the Spanish government
It was despatched to this port recently for the purpose
of repairs the completion of which she immedi-
ately departed her voyage the ocean We un
dsrsand that great improvements have been made In
her machinery sufficient at least to place her in that
respect upon par with other recently constructed steam
ships Her tonnage is 76O tons; power Of engine, 900
horses.
The departure of tho vessel yesterday Of course at
racted the attention not only Of the press but OF those
Who by their commercial relations, connected with
the Spanish trade; and goody company Of gentlemen
were assembled board at early hour with the in
tention of accompanying the vessel to Sandy Hook
She left the wharf Of the Novelty WORKS at about
o'clock passed the Battery at and pursued her way
smoothly toward the outer bay, quietly submitting t.
the superior speed of the different local steamers sas
fed with the advantage of security the speed of the
Leon ut the same time, being nearly quite equal to
that of the best plying between Europe
and the United States.
Having heretofore attended on the departure of ves
sells this port have occasion to speak of the
symmetrical beauty Of those natural objects which
company the conformation of the harbor OF New York.
and therefore, pass directly to the fact, that
arrived at Sandy Hook at ii o'clock, without expe-
renceng ought to mar our complete enjoyment Of tn"
excursion.
At ten O'Clock breakfast served to the company
Of gentlemen board; and afterwards sundry toasts
rank well tempered with loyalty, patriotism ami
compliment by both American and spaniard. The oc
cason replete with interest, especially because
the fact that before had Spanish steamer
cuped port and this visitation but the precur
sor OF many which may hereafter bind in harmonious
unison the interests and Of the two nations
mander, Don Manuel Sivlla, may be equaled but not
sxceled Mr. Mathews, the engineer Gan Irishman by
birth, citizen of the United States but who IT,
theless speaking Spaniard), distinguished himself
equally with the captain and other officers, by extend
ing his good Offices and impartng information to those
temporarily on board.
Having accompanied the Leon to Sandy IIooh
We with others, went on board the New York
pilot boat Charlotte Ann, aud sailed for that most
unexceptionabe sand bank, Coney Island from whence
undertook to our distance to the city but in
Swiftsure steamer board of which dociled,
getting aground, and nobody to blame However, We
parted by the associations Of the early part OF the day
We must not close this notice of the departure of the
Leon, without word Of reference to Mr. Thomas Val,
New York pilot who conducted the vessel to sea- al
whom well others board under special
obligations for services rendered.
THE WEATHER We were again visited with heavy
shower of rain yesterday afternoon about o'clock
had some rain also in the early part Of the day The
thermometer stood in the evening at So degrees.
SERVICES AT Dr.. SPRISo's CHURCH, YEsrERpAY.-A
very large and fashionable assembage was collected 1T
this church yesterday at morning servce it being til"
37th anniversary-durng which, tho eminent rector OF
the church. Dr. Spring has had the pastoral charge of
the congregation The occasion demanded and elicte
elaborate discourse from tho respected pastor Of the
church, which listened TO with profound attention
by the crowded congregation and which took two hours
in the delivery In the of the performances Of the
services the Rev Dr. Spring delivered the discourse akn
his text from the 9th chapter and 9th of the first
Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians In his opening
the Rev. DIR. laid It down an established principle
that to-day what he was yesterday, will
he be tomorrow what be is day Constant changes
were taking place in mans intellectual and moral facu
ties, and everything around US was undergoing this
change. Human influence was little thing, but lik.
the ieaven referred to in the text, it difused itself
throughout human society. Influence had it5
leading characteristics. Physical influence upon
tura bodies like tho influence of the sun upon
vegetable creation, the upon the tides and mag
netic poles upon the needle There was sympathetic
influence, producing emotions in the human heart and
also moral influence operating on the moral faculties
Good and evil angels existed aisothe good going forth
to counterfeit the spirit Of evil. The influence
which one man had another well understood,
both it's source and origin 1t was founded in the very
Of man. The wise Creator had not created the
mind of to deny him the sensbiities which
long to onlya few make 1t the great object OF the
lives to govern their conduct from it, IL inseprra BILE
mans being the influence he exercises Tor good or
evil; and this Influence increases and expands, when
AWAKE when asleep, when In sickness and in health,
everywhere whether In the crowded city or IN the clo
ter This appeal went forth 70 tne world WIN sun
small voice. and felt everywhere They would think
il curious If he (he Rev DR.. 81 would say that
man Ia the congregation exercised an influence the
Emperor Of Russia In word every where around the
globe They we're not with the vast influence
In the natural world which part exercised
ther-aud IL was the same us regal ded the isfuenc
which one mind exerted over another mind, produced
by the same agency that which matter oxered upou
matter All influence orginsted from and
man continually engaged in sending IL back to where
IL camo from Thus would he the great importance
of the influence which one man produced upon the
%nS Of to IT, both An as it,
for good for bad. A man that perfectly good,
and with the best intentions to make good impress
sion may often produce an evil Influence; and on
the other hand man who was really bad, aud will
bad intentions, still may do good The Rev. Doctor
here in illustration Of his argument reviewed in detail
the histories OF of the ancient and modern heroes
disciples Of Christianity, showing the influence for
good or for evil they exercised their respective
followers and subjects; and went on to say Of
Washington, though sleeping in his tent, that his
influence was felt at the point Of the bayonet.-
These few general observations led to the enquiry what
were the elements OF influence! The basis Is moral
character to who such man Is what he Is what Is
his moral character truly good man was ever to be
held to the respect Of his fellow There was one
general fact that every exertcd influence by his
personal character In all man exerted more or es
an influence either for good or evil IL man armed Ut
particular influence upon his fellow man. his personal
character must aid him in the second place. ihnuenoc
exercised by reputation. Man may possess cnarae
ter but unless he possess reputation In the esteem o
his fellow man his influence would DO but Of little avail
No matter who the man, II his reputation DC nov
and his character good ms msns reputation
also depends upon his opinion. mans privilege OF
thinking gives influence to ms OPINION Opinions
were the appointed channel through which all influences
were exercised The great mass OF men were ncea IN
their opinions by opinions OF others Men In uher
iuauencea were often the creatures OF time. Those
crises in their histories which designed them sphere
Of action was the result Of God providence Inc ai
~ an annie xed the great mind Of Sir Isaac Newton ON
the great law of gravity After illustrating his views
h. frrino 20 the history of several of leading and
~ .,,mant writers historians So In Europe he
ON 70 notice the principle of association and continued
he great principle association had also its influences
for All voluntary associations were formed by mutual
II awakened the strongest passions OF the mind