The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-28
LOCAL MATTERS.

The learned lecturer set out with announce
ment of the varieties and pecuarities of different
races Of mankind and the nee ssity on the part of
those who undertake the duty ofinstruction, ofcare
fully studying the characteristics OF those whom he
operates among. This he regarded empha tically
true of Home Missions. We should seek the
most comprehensive and minute know ledge of the
sgns or peculiarities Of our age. what we should
aim to do orit, and how we should attempt to do it,
These three propositions were reviewed to show
that the times are pregnant with wonderful causes
Of change. Every thing stable, which ages have
proved safe, useful and right, ia abandoned for
some wild experiment. Europe, in matters of
civil. religious, political interests, is boiling
cauldron or a burning pent-up volcano; her pri-
soma and Inqusitions are crowded to excess and
the arms Of her executioners have grown weary in
deeds OF cruelty and blood whilst thousands have
fled to seek an asylum where constitutional
law and liberty has power to protect and save.
Many, too, have identified the Christian rci gion
and its teachers with the worst enemies Of their
rights, and the authors of their sufferings But
while thus borne madly forward in determined OPP
position to religion, the MASSES have been taught
their inability fur self government-to fear the
tendencies of athcisticsl socialism and red -rcpub
canisn; and, by bringing their minds to think for
themselves, they have been brought u more Ia
vorable position to receive the truth Of Christ than
since the world began. They distrust old theories
and place their hope in religion for the stability Of
freedom.
J he people of ASIA India and Africa, feel the be-
nehcial influences OF religion in every relation of
life
Our country is deeply interested in these signs
and movements abroad We must be in sympa-
thy with the whole rece OF mankind we cannot
escape feeling or experiencing an interest in ali
pecuniary, civil, or moral changes Of the great
powers on earth.
Thousands are yearly coming to our country
hled with the most radical POLITICAL and religious
views They mix in the elements Of our future
national character and destiny These considera
tipns should awaken iiveliest interest. In our
day even III the land of the Puritans the ties
OF the Sabbath may be encroached upon, and ali
our Institutions be bffec led
There are strong aDu-repubican tendencies
common to the later mpor atone Of pol teal refu-
gees Many Of our natv, -hogn citizens. too, from
long residences on the frontiers, removed from the
| restraints OF wel-ordered civil government aud
social inf Jences of the Christian Sabbath
become fully iinbued with due reverence Of our
Constitution and laws. Even some gous teach
ers preach resistance to our wisest civil enact
ments They lend their influence to beget con-
tempt Tor our rulers. Influential ecclesiastical
bodice, composed Of prominent men from all Sec
tions Of the Union, have recently divided geo
e aphica lines. Financial, literary, and rel gious
institutions have been perverted to The purposes OF
bad men. Christians have been excluded their just
rights, regardless Of compacts thus giving wealth
aud position power over virtue, intelligence and
moral worth.
The tendency of such things has aroused the
strength OF gigantic minds and patriotic hearts to
the aid Of constitutional liberty and christian CIV
ilizaton. The struggle tn preserve ourselves may
be protracted, but must eventually produce go-
rious results
Next, what ought to be donea We must labor
TO instruct and give direction to the public mind
We must take the Bible in our hand, and teach its
doctrInes, that we may have something stable on
which TO stand, and teach, and practice. Some of
! the nobest men of France, Germany, and 1ttly
have avowed that what Europe needs Is religio TO
facilitate freedom. This is essential even 10 the
biliiy and perpetuity ofour own Government Upon
this platform all denominations Of Christians
work, and ought to cooperate. That people 10 the
freest whose cons tiiuton and laws, rulers and
thorites, are most uniformly respected and obey
ed and the injunctions OF the Bible rigidly adher
cd to.
But, thirdly. How should we do the work our
age requiresi Direct efforts should be made 10
tablish American evangelical churches under
thoroughly educated aud truly pious preaci ers,
wherever any considerable number OF our citizens
iud home. IL ia essential that Americans abroad
should fairly represent our mora and rel gous cha
racter. Many foreigners come here under wrong
impressions of freedom We should seek those who
have been kept from reading the Bible, go that a
scrptural emigration would have proper results in
our elections, &c.
All the benevolent institutions Of the day should
be fostered The ministry must watch, work, and
save
The efforts OF the ministry in the sparse and die
tant West have been cheerngly successful. In
1880 there were 343. 03l souls In Iudians and in
1850, 9S5 73I-an INCREASE Of three fold whilst the
Presbyterian ministry increased from 30 TO $50
being about six-fOld. In Illinois in the came pc
Rod of time, the ministry incre ised from to l79
la Missouri, as in the States mentioned, the in
crease Of ministers greater in proportion than
the inhabitants. Thee calculations do not include
Cong regatioaal and German evangelical minis
'ers. who have been 60 workers
The Constitutional Prcsby terian Church owes its
cIttence TO its catholic brotbcrly feelings toward
other commandments organization was pre-
| { rable to that Of the new basic because Chris.
all al hfra heir
gard for written constitutions. Our system is
repreantitive republican, lts form OF go,t rlment
"a equally obnoxious 10 absolutism and agrarian-
i.m-to all who would trample under foot law and
right. It, people elect all their oficers and they
| are accountable 10 their Constituents The Word
OF God is their rule OF faith. Reviewing all the
church forms, powers, and privileges enjoyed by
us members, be declared none other to b. o. per
fecty in harmony aud sympathy With the Govern
ment of the United States.
Cooperation with other evangelical Christians
increases the capacity to do gvod each denomina
ton RETAINING from internal interference with the
other.
Some suggestions were made as 10 the best
means Of providing for educational purposes.
Aud the lecturer concluded " IN an earnest APP
peal in behalf n the cause OF missions education
and the spread OF Christianity.
SiGNoRINA PARoDis CoScEaT. A large au-
dicnce, contracting much Of the beauty and lashion
u the city. were in attendance at Carusi's last
evening to listen 20 the s~cet, the superb melodies
Of signorna Parodi, and tb'se who as-ist,d at her
oncort signorina Parodi's performance, on this
ccssion fully tquallcd her great fame. Madame
strakosch (~bom have heretofore known as
Mile PATTI also gave great Satisfaction 10 the
several airs which che sung and our old "a
vorite, Miska Htuser, though not putting for-
ward any extraordinary pre,ensions, brought out
the ms. magical, exquisite. aud silyery tones
from his violin. Strakozch besides HE grand fan
tasies, Furnished most excellent accompaniment
To TIC various performances.
We nre happy IN perceive that these gifted chill.