The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-03-25

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i Bembrance th9WeH kHSWn WORKS OF bfShop' Bcrk-
| ley lie hoped that the mighty empIse' that grew
upon the Atant . coast, would bring ;hty things
10 pass in Oregon. and establish there the gospel
SfChrist. 1t was but yesterday ho saw inthe pub
Vic prints the naiLes Of towns and vagss'in Ore
| son which had no existence there two yenfs sgos
these tidngs told him something was there
that directed man towards it. We told (ssid
he,) taa its soil is fruiSul-tst its agricultural
sources are great; if SO, we mus. have numerous
and hsrdy population Fut, without the innuenseoR
missions, all these things would be lost. The Rev.
gentleman then spoke Of the proximity Of China to
Oregon, and the scope there was in that
country fhr missionary lahcrs; and said, we ars
to trust moro to Oregon than to California
for the great work of civilization in the empire
Of China. But the subject Of missions to China
would tahe more time than have to dilats
upon them. have no doubt however, but mis-
sons to THAI land will become if not already at no
distant time, the first Of your thoughts. When we
behold the wonders of the telegraph, which ami
hilate both time and distance, and when we eco
our steamers poughing the that wa she's both
countries and the daily intercourse growing up be-
tween them, we must conclude that It's from Orc
gon that missionaries should 60 to China; and we
must also conclude that the latter country will be-
the mother of eastern civilization And now, with
out OBTAINING this congregation further, permit me
is to 60. The Rev. gentleman then called on the
congrega ton to join him in a prayer for the sue
cess of the mission and the missionary.
Doctor WAINRI0Hr then came forward and said
he had the pleasure of informing the congregation
that an ode had been prepared by Mr. TupDer a
layman Of the Church Of England, which he would
read, with their permission.
MIR. UPPER then read the following ODE
WORD (BY REouEsT) FOR THE OREGON MISSION.
Push on to carths EXTREMIST verge,
And plant the gospel there
Till wide Pacifc's angry surge
Is soothed by Christian prayer.
Advance the standard conqucring van,
And urge the triumph on
In zeal for God and love of man,
To distant Oregon
Faint not. O. soldier Of the Cross.
Its standard bearer thou
AL CALIFORNIA; gold Is dross
To what thou wnnest now.
vast new realm, wherein to search
For truest treasure
Gods jewels, in his infan. church
OF new born Oregon.
Thou shalt not fsil-thou shs,l not fall
The gracious living word
Hath said, Of every land, that all
Shall glorify the Lord
lie shall be served from East to West
Yea, to the setting sun;
And Jesuss name be loved and best
In desert Oregon
Then, brothers help in this good deed.
And side with God to-day;
stand by His servant now. to speed
Ills apostolic way.
Bcthlehems ever leading star
In mercy. guides him
To light with holy FIRE, FROM far
g., 81 The star OF Oregon
March % ISL MARTIN F. TUPPEE.
:, The Rev. JAMES C. RICHMOND, the brother of the
Rev. w. Richmond, the missionary, was then in
troduced lie said, that after the most mature con-
sideraton he could give the subject he was well
satisfied, and so he thought would be the congrega
ton, that this was the greatest enterprise that ever
called Christian congregation together; but "a n
draw back upon that, he sorry to say he saw
the spirit Of Mammon ruling this land. 1t rules in
New England; it rules in the city Of New York; it
n tn ruls
must perish IL does not lie with MS to settle this;
but we have heard Of a contrast, although we have
not seen tive have heard of the May Flower. more
than two centuries ago, ploughing the ocean, to
plant the cross in this land. Now what do we see
Why, we see that il is the California system that
rules in this city, and in New England too but that
system Will perish. IL cannot stand il ought not
to stand We will not, and cannot, worship tho
golden calf If we do, farewell to the Anglo
race. Now, let me say to you what would say to
the rich men Of this city, if they here tonight:
that if we go on in this way We must perish Baby
Ion has persisted; Rome has persisted, and many
other places have persisted and 80 shall the city of
New York, If she i ruled by the spirit of Mammon,
instead OF sef-denial and the Christian virtues. We
have palaces; we have riches; but what shall do
with them all Riches were not given TO Us to build
Perishing palaces But, you will ask, what we to
do with our richest Then let me give you good
counsel, and will answer you in the words of hry-
sostom-" Build palaces If you have a mind to;
but would recommend you to live in the shade
What is the news from California; Why, ws
have no account Of anything but murders, robbe-
ries, adulteries, and every kind Of wiekedness Now
what should We do to stop this | will tell you.
Our duty i to grasp the opportunity we have to-
night; let u empty our pockets of our superfuous
riches; for tell you that If we let thi. opportunity
perish, our riches and our palaces viii perish with
It. knew a young man in my past of the coun-
try lie had large real estate, but he would give
nothing TO the church. Allie had was too little to
improve his real estate. A frcshet came down ono
night while he lay his bed, and destroyed all his
real estate, and its Improvements too. Now mind,
do not come here to persuade, but ! come to com
mand you to do your duty There never was BE-
fore such an opportunity as this to advance the
glorious work OF redemption. ! never heard Of
such mission rs the present, nor one that will
be so fruitful Of great results, nor did | ever
know Of such missionary. Now, | would
ask what IS there in this world that is not
perishabel @, yes. there is one. Well, YOU
say, what is that, Why its the Christian reli-
ligon. II Is the only thing we have; all else pe.
rshes Let u, therefore do our duty tonight and
send our brother well prepared to do his Masters
work. speak strongly, but il is fit should speak
50 to this congregations; i because know they
IN possession OF the good things of this world. Is
then referred to the parable OF Lazarus aud the rich
man the latter, he said Cwas buried, and Lazarus
was left unburied, but the angels came for hi m and
lifted him up to Abrahom's bosom. Here was
contrast; Now, sir, Is there anything that can
then, be supported on the shores of the Pacific.
If you support it there il will be great in Oregon
but II will never be great in California, under the
present system Of Mammon. Let us, therefore.
abandon the spirit Of Mammon, and as Christians
and churchmen-for both terms are synonimous--
open our purses, and send our brother on his way
rejoicing. Let there be no stint to your subscrip
ton u should not be BY dollars but BY doubloons.
A subscription was then taken; after which, at
the request Of Dr. Wainwright, Mr.. Tupper's ole
was again recited, and the congregation separated.
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