The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-14

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The intelligence that Bishop Hughes was to
preach in the hall Of the House of Representa-
tives, in accordance with the written in
vtatlon OF members of Congress, of both
Houses and ell parties, had been spread far and
wide on Friday and Saturday, and engros ed
large share of public attention throughout the
city of Washington and the surrounding regions.
Various circumstances conspired to give more
than usual interest TO the occasion The ce-
lebrlty OF the Right Rev. divine-ihe character
of the Invitation which had been addressed
TO him--the novelty of the appearance in that
pulpit OF bishop of the Catholic church.
curiosity es to the theme which would be
chosen by the preacher-these and other con-
siderations, tended to invest the appearance of
Bishop Hughes on this theatre, with a remarka.
bic degree of interest. Politicians for moment
ceased to talk of the results of the last caucus
the bearded heroes returned from the war, paused
IN their modest narratives of perilous adventure
on the bloody feld-ofce- beggars no longer tor
mented the souls of Congressman before their
| ume-the ladies' devoutly prayed for fine weather
on the morrow-.and all Washington yielded it.
| excitement
The morning of the Sabbath was dark and
gloomy Heavy showers of rain swept the val
ley, Of the Potomac. The Avenue was one vast
puddle, and the Canal threatened an inundatlon
But despite of the fog,Fand the mud, and the
drlzzling rain, an unusual stir was apparent in
the streets as soon as the sonorous bells of the
numerous churches began TO pour forth their
summons to the houses of prayer. Crowds of
persons OF both sexes, and all ages, were seen
vending their way TO the capitol. The 'West
End" sent forth its carriages, from the ricketty
new equpage of n thriving official, all full of
devotion and millinery, ,prayer-books and per-
iumery; whilst every side street poured forth
its scores Of Plebelan pedestrians.
excessively crowded. Beautiful creatures, with
the brightest eyes and the gayest feathers,
occupied the seats of the members, whilst the
lobbies and galleries were crammed with vul-
deed, were, obliged to remain standing, so
great was the throng. Here a grave Senator
was glad to avail himself of the humble seat az
f0rded by the steps to the chair of the Speaker;
the obscure seat OF poor letter-writer. Mem
bers of foreign legations Jared no better than
ordinary creatures, and submitted with the best
rent crowd. Such throng! Such rusting Of
silks! Such brilliant array of silk bonnets I!
Such display of beauty, and fashion, and taste,
and piety, was hardly ever beheld since the
world of Constantinople!
Shortly after half-past eleven, Bishop Hughes
made his appearance. He was arrayed in his
sacerdotal robes, with golden cross suspended
from his neck, and was escorted to the desk by
Senator Dickinson and the Hon. Washington
Hunt, OF New York. In moment the vast null
| ttude was hushed into silence.
THE PRAYER.
The Bishop then said -
"With your permission shall commence by prayer
which is customary in church to Offer to Almighty
God in Thanksgiving for bis benefits and soliciting
xens In the name of the Father and of the Son and of
the Holy Ghost amen :"
Here the Bishop and MANY of the audience
| made the sion of the cross.
ave pray thee, almighty and etsrnal God. who.
through Jesus Christ hast revealed thy glory to all ma
tinus with Snab.ns,nn s.th IN ths y On
name We prsy thee who alone art rood and hoiv. to
TN Of M oSe .hou snS
and pastor. Of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES tbo.s
m,ntrv and 10 conSuct INV nnn S
salvation! We pray thee O God Of might visdom and
Justice through whom authorize Il ri0hv sdmnstered
laws are and iudgmen dscreed assi.t with INV
Holy Spirit Of counsel and fortuds the Presidsnt ~
United States that his administration may be CON
people, over whom be presides speourspiDa due rs
pect virtue and religion faithful execution Of
the laws in justice and mercy-and by resranipg vice
and immortality. Let the light of thy divine wisdom
direct the Of and shine forth In
all their proceedings and laws framed for our rre and
80 That tney may tend to the
OF peace the promoton OF national happiness, the In.
crease OF sobset and useful knowledge, and
"A"y w u' equAA We
recommend, likewise, to thy unboundsd mercy all our
brethren ana ielow ctizens throughout the United
they may be blessed in the knowledge and
ssnctned IN the observance OF thy NEST molly iaw-tna
tney may 10 IN ana IN that peace wncn
INC woIa csnnot aitsr enjoying the Dressings
OF tns me- Do sdmitteo 70 those wnich are eternai
THE SERMON.
The portion Of the holy Scriptures which am about
TO read ia found Ia the 10th chsptsr of st Mathev be-
ginning with the 10th verse =
Then to him the mother of the sons Of Zebedee
Nth hsr sons sdorino ana ,sSino somsth;na Of rim
"Who ssid TO her what viIt tbou She saith "a
him saw that these two sons NAV sit the one on tbv
r,eht band and tbs ohsr IN tbv i.st in thv Lnodor
Hnd Lean. snsvsrino ssId yon knov not hat nor
nah Can Won drink the chalics that / sbaii dr;1s
ia 80 80 b,r, W. con ~ ~ ~
IL ssitb In them Nv chal,ce inassa vou .b all d,,nh
hut IN al on nv right or NV isft hand Il not nina tn
IL. ,,om tn, ~ thsm for wbon ~ a. nrsn.rst n. NJ
Estb.r ~ ~ ' ~ Pr " ny
And IN. ian bssrno n ,sre rnoved Nth INDIGNATION
AGAINST the two brsthren ~
70 Rnt Issu. c.,lsd them IN hin, and aid Won tro-