The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-18

ouctd Is OF little value particularly when 1t to
involve grave questions seriously affecting the MON
We turn then iDstinctively from what has been
to what ought TO be donefrom the authority precs
dent to the authority Of the constitution These
times which try such questions. Who wonder
that with the views entertained Of this subject by the
South appeal should be- made to the com on char
ter Of the country that large portion our cti-
zeDs should be satisfied with no answer not derived
from it! That what has been must continue TO be If
principle which has done more to perpetuae abuses
Than all the either causes which have operated upon
political Institutions
mot froviso occupy very different positions The for
ner urge fts adoption as matter of expediency in
order To exclude slavery from the newly acquired
rnorties where II does not exist aud where it can
not be denied that this exclusion morally cert
without as with it, while the latter all oppose this
measure on the ground OF Its aud
large portion Of the Union the ground also of its
iDteiftr,Dce with their rights aud ieelngs The
test 10 which this subject has given rs has already
been productive Of the worst consequences For two
year, il has prevented all legislation i'm
portant regions. and has left them without govern
ment and in "a state of social anization to our
own r.prosch aud to III. surprise of the world
90 not believe there is another country the face
OF The earth which would have permitted such a state
OF things And how long is IL To continue? Is Cali
frnia 10 become prey TO intestine discussions in the
absence Of all law Is IL to BE- driven separate from
us because we neglect to discharge of first
du'irs-s duty OF pecessity-that OF organizing q
goreinm' 1t tor the people who inhabit ti Those
who oppose the WiElot rrovso the ground of its
unconstii utionalty, never surrender their OPT
Mons, ana vote for it Those who have heretofore
advt cateo its adoption well abandon it, convinced
es they must be. that their object will be well
tsip.d without it with it IL appears t. Of
the most barep questions that divided country:
barren IN useful reS.lts bus .--.'- 80 dieat"- and
Cspp.fs freely confess that look with anazeinent
upon the zeal and pertinacity displayed in urging this
measure under there circumstances and augur from
them the worst consequences
These are my sentiments They will, give offence to
many. and will expose me to much obloquy But do
not hesitate thus openly TO them for every
Iubc man who Is not prepared To take decided part
asretaby to his convictions In times like these not
prepared TO discharge of the first duties which
N
GUILTY." in the woi ds OF the constitution. Of
great Of the people of the United States in
the organization of thelr present government -
Measures which may endanger should
be scrutipiz.d with gr ut caution and never adopt.d
but in the last necessity and then with great reluc
lance
lam, dear SIR, with great regard truly yours,
LEW. CASS.
THOMAS RITcHlE, Esq
Acsdem of Mount So. Vinccnt-Father
Mathew.
Yesterday afternoon, took place the distribution OF
premiums and the browning Of the pupils at the Aca
DENY Of Mount ST. Vincent under the direction Of the
Sisters of Charity. The building is situated rising
ground west Of the Harlem Railway, about Tooth
This spot is delightful rural In the extreme,
airy. and commanding fine view Of tho East River,
HarlemI and the surrounding scenery. The ACADEMY
is handsome white edi6ce Of cut stono, surrounded
with pleasure grounds The school room is large and
spacious, thoroughly ventilated, and opening into
sweet garden. 1t is supported by row Of pillars
ming through the centre, which tastrfuly fes-
teoned with evergreens. IL also decorated with
very Ens paintings, We may call them, wrought In
worsted with the needle and known in the old country
as Berlin work" They were, the Angel Gabriel"
by Miss Toae; e" Plus TX, by Mrs O'Keefe " Christ
crowned with Thorns," by Miss Pusssdu; and Esther
before King Abasuarus," by Miss McNespie This last
. noble work 81 art. The wings Of the room, aud
the passages outside filed with spectators OF both
h. .f
pupils The pupils themselves presented goodiy
ray and their musical performances, both vocal and
detrimental reflected equal honor upon them and the
community Of Sisters who have charge Of their educA
ton
The Apostle Of Temperance-''tho observed OF all
ob,.rvers'-was present, and added interest to the
fcsDe He sat next to Bishop Hughes, who presided
the occasion and distributed the the pre-
mums. We also observed on the platform, Bishsp
byrnes Of Little Rock Rev. DR. Pise, of St Peters
church. Barclay street Rev Mr. Schneider, Of Brook.
Ign Rev. Mr. BsiIy. Rev MIR STAIRS, Rev MIR Sha~ 81
Boston, Rev. Mr. Csnroy, Of Albany Rev. Mr. Quade,
sdison. New Jersey Rev. DR. cummings, Rev Mr..
McDcnoush, Rev Felix vsrel. and Rev. MIR.
LaueLlip, Vicar General Of the di.cess
III. following pieces u music aud songs were then
performed with great taste aud effect - Greek
(cborus) Bird La Cbasss (tro. two pianos) scrny;
e Jessie. the Flower VI Dumbane," (var) CoPpocks
" Here's Health TO Sweet Erin" (seio) stephens
" hen the bay with Rosy Light duo two pianorj
HuIten; 20, What Pleasure, What Mirth," (chorus)
Metz.
Here's Health TO Sweet Erin" was sung With all
the Ysthos Of lrh voice and loudly spplauded.
he lsst song was also much admired.
then ,,oer,d,S WITH m. crown. being ss.u,ifai
chsp-ts Of flowers placed upon the heads Of the vo
tors by the hands Of the Bishop The premiums we're
great intrinsic value but proudly received - indicA-
tons Of merit
with exquisite taste. The next pe,e performed was
"KoDdo islsDdais by BuogmulIer. hs execution
very fine, and the performance loudly spplsudsd
Miss OKe,fe Of orcester hiassae -etts about "a
years II age then came for ward with bouquet u great
bea.ty sId appropriately tied win green ribbon,
baking low and graceful curtesy to Father Mathew,
che pr,t.ntsd him With the garland and accompanied
the act with the following address,
Accept, dear Rather, these simple flowers o. tri-
fling m.mepto 81 deep regard aud affection: they
trail and pcrishabe and like all Of this .arths
L. suty their fragrance viii have passed sway
but the treasure which you have scquired by life
devoted TO the Of Him who regards least
tiob L. not % evapescent-sDd when bark freight
I'd Nth the gold 81 many action seen only by the
Di,in. Eys will have moved the bii-sfu shore ~
eternity IN. quckssnds aud Of life securely
pa,sea may you receive from HIN the m unidcsnt re-
nsindsr crown OF unisdng glory, as the fond prayer
u y.ur children"
fhi, brhi address which vas well delivered, vas
ceved With loud applause.
Father mathew then ro-e and said - Dear youngia-
di.s-b GU have taken me quite by surprise this
cssion did not expect this tribute from you re-
Jour beautiful bouquet with gratitude aud alss
the timent of tn. sadress that accom- snied it
every Of IL br, stbes eloquepce This bouquet 10
an emblem Of your purity aud virtues s.n sure l
tp.sk the sentiments 81 every one present, when say
that heard with heartfelt pleasure Oh. de
lrbtiul nisnif.ststi,n 81 high musical talent and
have witnessed In the rewards conferred the evdenoes
,snc, mcpt In other branches of education rhe
progress you have msde IL highly credtable % the
Reverend Mother from whom you have imbibed the
pure milk Of virtue also congrstslats the
bi,y Of Sisters heir labors sDuDdsntly evd-nt
In The pVces dDgs 81 this Day Their best reward s
in the GLORIOUS cbsciossness Of training future
tb-r, aso matrous their present safeguard Of honor
., virtue or myself, cannot express my feelings
fn your Kindness but rbal always preserve this
bouqu.t ~ m-nto Of this day " Loud applause
he filo~ibe pieces we're then performed - On the
ssbks Of tb. Ousdslquver, t-oioJ. Bncbss Hsnters
th,rus," tduoD Hams; Peaceful are tn. night Winds
sgbng" tduo), Jz.rpy La Jen.rentols" Herr
g ,n.st Nae (vari two pisno-). Coppocks Even
ing mn ~ Sea" (choru-) Daniel Peaceful are the
b,bbt winds" and the " Evening Hymn At Sea" we're
the s,ontes Another distribution 81 prizes then
prOc.d.a NTH which from the great number sud the
tine " occupd appeared irksoms to some ~ the su-
ai.bce but u could not be avoided the following
pices weIe then sung and psy.d -" Tyrossn" (vsri,
Two pisbosl; hou gone f,om my gaze" (soioJ,
Sib,y. Sweet Sister tsy.' duo. Barnett Msrche
tOt.rs de Cendriilop" two pisno-), C,erny The
Gip-y's Life" &c. tchorus), blood "Coronstion