The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-30
CITY Intelligence.

sented scenes Of an extraordinary character The
Of those beautiful days Of which October has been
30 fruitful But the noon came on, q heavy cloud
rose from the western horizon which soon overspread
foretold the coming storm About noon the rain be-
gan slowly to descend which continued to increase
until 1t fell In torrents and those who in the
streets obliged to seek refuge from its psltings
where best they could. The rain continued during
sures at end The beauty oftSs morning and the
sounding call of tho church belle, filed the houses Of
worship and the last Sabbath service OF the month
was performed. Nature which but short time since
was clad in gay and verdapt livery now looks ssre
and blighted. The great country travel-of late
so common the Ssbbsth-is no more; and
dulness prevails, which is truly omnous Of
the approach Of winter. The only subject which
seems to engross the attention Of the people OF
this great city Is that of conjecture In every
pothouse, the votares Of that deusion congre-
gated and spoke in strongest terms Of approval and
condemnation. The Sabbath does not suspend ope-
rations In that department and occur common
on such OCCASIONS but disgraceful and demorslizing
IN their tendency: Many OF the dark dens where ,
OF operation and many the awful forebodngs Of
conscience of the dsluded ones, who, just entering
upon life Of shame, at the dark hour of midnight
they left the dens which but the gsudy and nfa
tuatng vehicles of their destruction. But there
other things which we're calculated to deprsss the
Gotham. The ssre but unwelcome messenger whose
appearance bgets sorrow and makes the happy heart
dsconsolate, did his work fond mothers heart
torn as the grim monster invaded her cheerful resde
and made prey of the darling lamb Of her little flock
ed the brow Of the little boy whom she had watched
beside through many sleepess nights and in the fond
ness Of hope, looked forward in bright anticipation of
seeing him arrive at manhood, pleasure to herself,
and an ornament to the circle in which he moved.
But by the decree of Heaven, those hopes and fond
anticipations doomed to be suddenly cut Off that
the mysterious workings of His will might be made
manifest. The gttering Of wealth would
not the object of her affection and she like those
by penury was forced to the Of
the tie which had entwned around her heart the image
Of the loved and lost Again. around the nuptA
N liar ofn mall han In fhn anita Afuy htnh
stood q fair and delicate form, beside one more
strong, vowng, in the sight of Heaven, eternal con-
sancy and love to him who to hold the happiness
of her life in his hand. The venerable minister in
tones distinct and clear the solemn words
Of whomsoever Ged hath joined together let no man
part asunder," and the fate of that fair one was
sealed for veal They left that altar to n
ter upon the domestic scenes of life. She may
80 happy, and the contingency rests between
herself and him to whom she has sworn eternal
fidelity The spirit to forgive the little folies of each
other, and due appreciation Of kindness and affec-
top will make all sunshine while like the day upon
which they each pledged to the other their faith the
dark cloud of disco ent and unkndness will destroy
badly the opening of joyous life, or probably one of
sorrow At the chrystal font, too, the mother dedi
Gated her babe to the service of God and the minister
witnessed the act the record Of which was made in
the great volume Of the recording angel Time is yet
deveope what will be the fate of that innocent and
cherub one The tempter may throw around its love.
ly form its coils and draw 1t on to and shame;
death rob the monster of its prey or the seeds Of
dscr ton and honor may early take root and as time
glides on, deveope q mind and course of life alike
honorable and pious Like the day Of its dedication
1t may early life shine among the nobest of the
ofmen; but the evening dark, gloomy, and filed with
sorrow. Such the doings Of the Sabbath in this
great city and it will be for the after to tell
the tale Of gladness or Of sorrow which will result
therefrom.
New CHURCH STATEN IsLAND-Those Of our
readers who at all familiar with the beautiful north
side Of Staten Island, or interested in what goes
there have doubtless heard of the erection of chapel
in Elliottsvlle the grounds Of DR.. Elliott the
list. The building has recently been finished, and
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past the centre attraction to all in it's vicinity
Some have gone down from New York to visit tour.
selves among the number. The church, rather
chapel is situated between Factoryvlle and Brighton
the Snug Harbor and hardly stones throw from
DR.. Elliotts residence Its position is welcome one
to all in that as there no other church
between there two places and the doctor, who has
the gratitude of thousands to whom he has given sight
another claim upon the thankfulness Of
his fellows, in having placed within their reach the
| offices of religion The little building stands In q
quiet nook upon sequestered road not far from the
rivers bank, and han monies beautifully with the air.
at once rural and refined, which characterizes the
scenery around it. 1t is of the Gothic order of arch
lecture of brown stone color and its little spre
be peeripg from among the trees by most OF the
tenants on the doctors place, for whose accommoda-
families Of the who have selected
as their summer or their permanent residence, the
! lovely spot which takes its name from him who has
acquired IL by his talents and his own unaided indus
try And, If to carry out, in every thing, his prn
cple of self reliance, Dr. Elliott erected this building
entirely at his own expense, without asking the
slightest aid from those who were enjoy its benefits
The interior Of the chapel is in perfect keeping with
the style of the and with the exterior
The windows pointed Gothic and lit with tanned
glass; the cbancel rails, reading desks, pulpit, and
pewe, of black walnut and the uphosterers work
Is Of purple vevetthe altar cloth having the l. II. s.
in its centre in the midst Of rays in gold
There gallery that for the organ and choir
We remarked that the seats were pentifuly provided
with prayer books, belonging to the chapel On the
occasion Of our visit the service most mpressivey
read by the Rev. DR.. Winslow, of St Paul's S. l.,
gentleman alike dist nguished able and faithful
| divine. and naturalist Of mean attachments
During the late prevalence Of the yellow fever upon
the island, he. to his lasting honor be it spoken
NAMED at his post while others fed from the pest
ence. and ministered not only to those under his i'm
mediate charge hut to all who were in need Of hs kind
and holy Offices This we learned upon inquiry, stimu
lated by the peculiar and appropriate character Of the
sermon which he delivered upon the occasion. His
object (and It was we'll attaned to show that be-
tween true religion and science there cashing of
interest Of doctrine Is too often taught and not
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This he showed by authorities which were undenabe,
and q course of reasoning which was irrefrsgibe.
Aside from the general usefulness Of such topic 1t
appropriate object of Doctor Elliott,
In erecting the chapel, to provide fitting place in
which he might deliver to his family and his tenants
and neiehbors course of lectures upon astronomy
and meteorology He has been for all bis lie, de-
voted and successful practical student of these noble
branches Of natural sciepc and well thinks that win
ter evenings be Interestingly and more profta
bly, spent in the consideration and development of
such lofty themes than in card playing, dancing, and
Drinking For this again the upon his beau
tiful property owe him their hearty thanks
COMMON Council Both Boards of the Common
Council will meet at the usual hour, this evening. The
greatest curiosity prevails to what will be the action
of the Board of Aldermen relative to the enlargement
the Battery which originated in and passed through
the Board of Assistants report is also expected in
the Board Of Assistants the proprety of TAX
ing up the rails Of the railroad from the City ii all to
Canal street. The sage fathers certainly spend more
time then is actually necessary, In disc ussing such
beautiful humbugs and 1t is to be hoped they will de-
sst after o-night, and for the future have
gard to the performance Of the duties for which they
are elected There is every probability the mo nster
hunbug Of the enlargement of the Battery will receive
its just deserts in the Board of Aldermen imme
that ARsistan mt 9Alderman Schultz could for
ment suppoee, when he first introduced the matter,
that the ple through their representatives would
allow themselves to be easily gulled and mulcted
into additional taxes to make the proposed addition
to the most beautiful promenad de In the country,
and which would only result in being the