The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-19

Washington eince the commencement of the pre-
sent session Of Congress, and amid the confusion
worse COMPOUNDED which has existed there for
some time, we occasionally get CLEAN of sun
shine and of hope, which cheers the heart of the
patriot, and nclines him to believe that matters
are not quite so bad as they might be, and that
order and harmony will yet come out of the chaos
which is now witnessed in the capital, when we
such man as Daniel Webster arise, and with
his mighty intellect and commanding eoquence
define his own position, and teach lesser men their
duties in the present emergency to which the
country has been brought by fanatics, corrupt poll
ticians, and dishonest partisans, and dema-
goguism hide its head, covering and quailing before
his patriotism.
The last speech of Mr.. Webster is one of his
happest efforts during the present session and we
have no doubt it will create profound impression
in every part Of the country where it is read
Like genuine patriot, as he is, Mr. Webster
throws every consideration aside but his duty to
the country in the present crisis and in the per-
formance of what his conscience dictates, he shows
himself willing to hazard his PG16cal existence,
if such sacrifice should be necessary. VIVA,
lofty position Mr.. Webster, Mr.. Clay, and
their associates in the compromise question, occupy
at this moment! Amid the asrm of fan aticism
which is raging in Washington, their tall and COM
handing figures are seen above the mist, and their
warning words are heard amid the tempest.
1t is great pity that there are not more Cays
and Websters in Congress than there are. If
there were, the slavery question would not con.
tinue long unsettled and unadjusted. A spirit Of
justice to all parts of the country would prevail.
The representatives. of the different sections of the
country would not be contending for what was inn
proper and unjust, but harmony and brotherly feel
ing would regulate the public councils The dis
tracing question which has already caused 80
much bitterness and i'll feeling between the North
and the South, would be hushed and set at rest.
Nor is there any real necessity for protracted dis
cussion of the slavery question in connection with
the new territories; and we venture to say, that
were il not for the Vaccinations of ultras in diff
ferent parts of the country, the whole question
would have been satisfactorily adjusted long be-
fore this. But we have fallen upon evil times.
Dems goguism, instead of patriotism, is the order
of the day.
AT this particular juncture, we look upon the
speech recently delivered by Mr.. Webster as of
great importance. The calamity which lately oc-
CURED in Washington, taught lesson which can
not but be impressive. Death has, within
few days, taken away from among us a
chief magistrate, in whom integrity and pa
triotism were the chief characteristics. The fu-
neral solemnities were performed and as soon as
the remains of the venerable man were
laid with their kindred dust, both houses Of
Congress resumed their regular business The
question which has agitated the country so long, |
and which has caused disauietude and fears even
for the integrity of the Union, was the first busi-
ness in order. II came to Mr.. Webster's turn to
speak; and the sentiments which he uttered on the
occasion ought to sink deep into the hearts of the
people. Instead of acting the part of factionist,
he avowed himself not Northern man, but an
American. To use his own words, he was born
an American, he had lived an American, and
should die an American and, an American, he
should act now, without being influenced, in the
least degree, by personal consequences" We
commend this closing paragraph Of Mr. Webster's
speech to the consideration of members of Con-
gress, hoping that, when the time comes for them |
to act, they will prove themselves not Northern
men or Southern men, but Americans.
DEMOLITION OF THE CATHOLIC CuuRcH-Sr. |
PETERS IN DANCER OF BEING KNOCKED Down. |
Under the direction of Tom Carney, the Sheriff, !
ST. Peters Church, on the southeast corner of
Barclay and Church streets, will be sold auction
to-day. The building alone cost about ninety
thousand dollars, and occupies FIVE lots of ground
1t can be converted into elegant store, grand
bazaar, a great opera house or theatre, or grog
shop, with few alterations, and offers great induce
ments TO speculators.
So, il seems, under the administration of Bishop
Hughes, and of his predecessors, that so much
zealous attention has been directed to spiritual
sfair-, that the temporal concerns have been sadly
neglected. The grounds and building are under
mortgage Of between seventy and eighty thousand
dollars, and the whole must be sold for the salts
faction Of creditors, matter TO what purpose the
sacred property may be converted hereafter This
is singular finale TO the management of ST Peters
Church, and is full of solemn warning, and sermon
izing on the power and privileges Of money,
pety and the clergy. We believe, according to
the canons of holy mother Church, that Bishop
Hughes has power beyond this life, as well over
the curious regions ofpurgatory, extending far
the undiscovered land from which travellers do not
return. Cannot the Bishop extend his power, then,
over and into the mysterious hearts Of unrelenting
creditors, whose avarcious grasp is as firm and
sure as that Of Satan over the sinner We wish he
would try. We, as good and pious Catholic, do
not know what the result may be of the demolition
Of st. Peters. Willing, however to save it IL pos
sible, if our pious brethren, including Bishop
Hughes, will do likewise, we will put one bsick in
the barrcsde between the Church and the creditors,
in the shape Of hundred dollars. Our pious
brethren OF the methodist, baptist, and even Of the
presbyterian fraternity should, also, help in this
good work. We have helped them all in the days |
ofsdversiiy and they must exclaim, Il is not
in our way" when we apply to them. We must
remind them OF the past, and of our holy example
for when we helped them, we were, as now we
are, of the old line that stretches long way behind
Luther and Calvin. ST. Peter's Church under the
hammer What will be said in Paradise What
does Bishop Hughes sayl
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