The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-12-11
Mr., John Kexxc. ON the Influence or Know
ledge.

Mr.. John Reese, ON the Influence or Know
ledge.
Yesterday evening Mr Reese. this city delivered the
ninth lecture Of this SERIES the above subject Ut the
Broadway Tabernacle The ediace was crowded to over
flowing The lecturer raid Acquainted more with the
walks Of active life than the quiet paths OF htera
ture MOI called appear frequently in the groves OF
a. Of practical care devoted less 10
the scientific study principles than to their eicentsp
pcaon and oftener excited by the inspiration OF com
meIeial enterprises than lost in metaphysical aosrac
tons or eptrapcsd by the pure charms OF knowledge
such chars rather than those that
usually deemed requisite for literary renown, you VII
perhaps forgive brief intrusion upon your time and i'm
patience lead you through train Of reflections which
have already been mott ed by able sud accomplished minis
The lecturer proceeded to show the practical results
Of Knowledge as exemplidedin DR. Franklin John Han
cock VIM. Roscoe Webster, Calhoun Clay aud others
Living winssse said he you do not ask me TO furnish
They cheer the prospect wherever turn We
perceive the truth OF the ancient maxim that sledge
Is power The truth Of knowledge will be appe ated in
proportion the vast extent of Its influence perceived
For What would the humblest individual consent have
the light which wisdom has hndled in his mind extinsuish
ed This suitable attention to literature Il by
inconsistent II the dgen pursuit honorable fortune
The love Of gain should NOT excel the love Of wisdom Hav
ing potc the value Of know IN giving inJelligen,e
to the o business the merchant and the citizen
will consider the trun b. of art and us iDsa ppOn
Tho social crc Ana what is the influence of knowledge
upon bone Eles apg aud sauory Indispensable for
rational pleasure, ard preadinga refinement through the
whole circle Of domestic joys Our happiness largely de
penGs upon the mechanical arts and IL doubts
tsrtantd the subject moments thought would bring
immediate crowd Of reSolections tronging TO d,spe
them What but the influence Of the ants distinguished
civilized fiom savage lie AS the arts hourshsd civ'zL
tion advances Men become more suodued and correct
In their behavior ard individual and general happiness is
essentially promoted We are proud Of commsrce-st,
what would commerce. be without the arts dow vast
the msnuactmes Of the world how greatly have they
been rade the boast 81 these United States aud hos in
timaley arc they connected with the greatness and
property. and with the happiness Of ~ ansind. We
know that manufactures depend upon the arts the
latter fourth tormer thrive. The mschanic in
manufactures most ADJ antsgeous to diminish labor,
to produce important Effects the least possible
provide unaumbered articles OF luxury and
,chspce Of great yalus for their absolute utility snd
OF almost dipensabu importance In connection with
this snbc The lecturer proceeded TO conlder railroads
and canals and tine important infGeace Of the latter
ppop this country which was 80 generally Understood as
to peed comment The art Of printing said he is
Of the highest inventions of human intellect. With the
art If printing associated the diffusion OF kno Wedge,
the extension OF morality and the preservation of
free institutions pure and upsnilied The benefits Of
The press have been frequently set forth by gifted
who appreciated It's advantages We cannot for
Mt contemplate tbs degraded state OF society through
The world before the invention OF this noble art,
without acknowledging the truth Of the high eucomum'
II mas received Learning which only the n
detachment of superstition ia within the grasp OF
all and 60 not far in expecting that t will still
more facilitate the progress i'm pro eme ut in all that
render q people happy and nation great.
The influence Of knowledge Is highly important for the
improvement Of the mechanical arts since haspl-
much depends upon them Whatever Is calculated
10 improve them worthy OF most particular attention.
il is pleasing TO notice the happy influence OF general
intelligence the pfo poets Of the world evidenced
in Greece, Efyp. and other csuriies Oar young
land may in nstsnoes he regarded pioneer in
rings through gradual and interrupted progress she has
sdvapoed to honorable distinction The progress that
education ia making Ia our public schools is bighiy gra
y ing citizens devote one day IL seven to the
ial education of youth; colleges supply able expouni
Of lyceums end literary Institutions foster
love Of learning and mpel forward The march VI mind.
The utility and Importance of popular ana scientific
lectures cannot DO too universally appreciated kuowl
edge las illus far exalted us as q nation Oar once
infsut intelsct has assumed manly yisor
fcceed genius soars On eagles wings, aod the literary
gmy Of these United States urged aud mpellei BY the
siit OF free popular Institutions keep Face
with the greatness If political q stem Liberty aud
literature indeed walk hand In hand II may be deemed
eerr,ain 70 this part Of my subject to make few sugyc
lions my fienss Of the book trade Literature, has
been said by distinguished scholar in day forms
LEES CT the embroidery OF lite and OF the web. The
American author has substituted the boostoer for the
pstron and reading public for pension The unworthy
that oIee leyeled at national literature
has lorg since sought the oblivion Of him who uttered It,
ard tue carnations OF American talent bearing the lin
pint Of American publishers have assumed proud
eiuorce beside The iiteIe.ure OF the Old World well
remember beautiful ard graceful tribute 10 books and
author hip made Dy tho late Philip Hone who in
every particular merchant prince and asished gentle
man and what cannot but interest me the best Of auc
tioneers. applause lie saIs, How great p.opor
lion Of The benpine.s Of mans life has arisen fr5m the
noble sr OF printing and Publishing Without it the d.
vine notes OF the Sweet Swan OF Avon wscd not be
heard. tley are in every Of the civilized
woid,be immortal bard II Paradise would in vain have
sung in lofty strains Of things invisible mortal sight
the beacon light Of genius would not have illumi.
mated The universe from tire towers Of Ahbotsford-
and what Is Of higher iui crtancc than all the blessed
tidrgs " peace On salth aud good wall towards
would not be ed IN words o. heavenly consoa-on
to sinful morta.s y Ana similar sion the L.
m,nted Major Noah. in anson TO the daily press
marked that the editors had claim to be considered
ibe cider brethren Of the profession Though certain T. Is
that they IUt IKE elder brothers In countries
tie heirs appsrent 20 M the lands .enemcnts snd here
dtam.rts ~ And then contrasting the rewards Of The
author and editor he thus hap1ly hig them OLIVE
pecaion compelled 10 dive ard dip like fishers for pearls
10 huLt TOR with ayidity la the Mediterranean
Of journals that feat around 70 cater FOR every appe
tte TO watch the PHYS that fill the sails OF commerce
hrpg shore intelligence from the four uarter
Of the earth; TO labor By Gay and think BIZ night. ana
,prcad daily banquet which the usands partaks with
keen aud eager appetite while snch ere the acduous
lahoTs Of The editor contrast bis position with thar o. tho
suilortbe his toiienthe p5ct-the novelist and
hoC much agreeable their pursuits how
during their fame, low substantial their proiits Ne
yertheess IL the conductors Ct the press have their
p-rils and responsibilities. Hey not without their
qualifications and rewards They talk daily to thou.
sands, and insinuGte their crit chat OF the hour
into every department Of tie domcile; they hare
merchant little timely advice the banker helping
hand to literature and The arts cordial aid to edusa-
ton nod to the fashions and wink 10 the fair IL Is
tue that they occasionally wraneie ami throw ho shot
bctwc the pectable sxlenbss and the pappy juniors
OF the fraternity but these srm Succeeded by
refreshing showers and pacific moments which enable
shelter Ourselves un6er the and disspate
anger the bubble sse ana disappear the
fce the glass. After abiding II the sciences liz
general manner the lecturer concluded his aIiress
amidst loud and voci.crous applause.
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