The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-10
The News.

In consequence Of great number Of advertise
nents, and the otherwise crowded state of our
columns with important and interesting intelligence,
IT essential that usual reference TO the leading
events should be very brief.
1t is scarcely necessary to direct attention to the
Geographic report Of the sermon delivered by Bishop
Hughes Yesterday, in the Catholic Council, now in
session at Baltimore. 1t is quite lengthy, but it
contains vast deal of highly interesting theological
information, and will, therefore, well repay
hl pcrusal. Every true Christian-no matter of
what ACKNOWLEDGEMENT be sure to read and think
upon this production of the Bishops, it contains
matter in which all are interested, and which cannot
well fail to instruct the minds Of all
We are pleased to learn by telegraph from Wash
ington city, that Mr.. Clay's health has greatly i'm
proved within tho last few days.
Prior to the adjournment of the Maryland Legis-
Iature, resolutions passed directing strict in
qurcs to be made concerning the shooting of the flu
gitve slave in Columbia, Pa by officer Ridgely, Of
Baltimore. This is important movement, as it
signifies that the State Of Maryland is indisposed
to countcnance any infraction Of the laws of other
States while her officers engaged in cndeavor-
ing to secure the property Of her citizens. If it
shall be found that Mr.. Ridgely was crminally
guilty Of killing the negro, he will undoubtedly be
given up for punishment.
The officers of the Dutch frigate Prince Of
Orange were entertained by ball and supper on
beard the U. $ ship Pennsylvania at Norfolk, on
Saturday evening The P. 0. is now on her way to
New York.
Rev. Mr.. Ramsay, of Philadelphia, preached last
evening, in the Dutch Reformed church, Lafayette
Place, in this city the anniversary sermon in aid
aft h, Arnor Mali &C tLa
Condition of the Jews According TO this preachers
views, all the efforts of the other missions are use
less fer the world is growing worsc and Christianity
is growing more dim, and will become still more so,
till spiritual darkness overshadows the carh and the
Jews arc miraculously converted, like Saint Paul,
by the coming of Jesus Christ on earth; and then
the whole Gentle world will be converted.
sermon was preached last evening by the Rev.
Dr. Joel Parker at the Tabernacle, in behalf Of the
New York Bible Society, before crowded audience.
A report Of the sermon win be given tomorrow
Thisis destined to be an exciting week in ne srly
all departments of society on this continent. The
politicians will be busly engaged in endeavorng to
secure the success of their favorte candidates in the
Presidential nominating conventions the shipping
merchants, and all Others who are interested in our
maritime prosperity and ascendancy, will anxiously
watch the action Of the Senate the question Of
giving additional aid to the Collins steamers; the
few who are seeking to procure farms without
paying for them, well the vast multitude of
those who are not, viii direct their attention to the
extraordinary and unconstitutional free land bill
In the House; all Christians win be occupied with
the anniversary meetings, and attending to the sal
walton Of their souls; the lovers OF fine horses viii
be fockDg to Long Island, to witness the trials Of
speed between several feet animals; every body
will make money; and all who find time, vii
be sure TO read the newspapers in order to keep up
with the spirit Of the age.