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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-03
The Turf.

The Turf.
CENTREvILLE COURSE, L.I.-RUNNIHG AND TRoTrINa.
On Thursday afterncoa running race half mile out
for 500 side, came off between bay stallion named
May Fly and chestnut mare called Jersey Maid. The
stallion won very easily the having herself out
on the nrst quarter The time was not taken
SAMR DAY.-Troting purse s25, mile heats, best three
In Ave- to wagons, wagon and driver weigh 395 lbs
j s suydam entered b. e. Rat Catcher.
Q Watts entered b. m. Katy Darling. .........
G. CARL entered CHI &. John. Observation-Disclosures.
Joel Conklin entered b. z. Frank Forester. -. dr.
VIM. Powell entered m. Bell Kate. ......... dr.
Time, 3101a-3:o3H.
UNION COURSE, L.. Ir-TROTTING.
FRIDAY, Dec. 2-Matah 5000, mile heats beat three in
Ave, to $50 pound wagons
Issac Woodruff named g. Reindeer.
H. Woodruff named z. Birthstone. ..............2 2
Tme-2:50x; 247.
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Prospects Of Union among the Protestant
Churches.

Prospects OF Union among the Protestant
Churches.
Nothing has ever done more harm to the lead
ing sects of the Protestant Church than the trial
Of Bishop Andrews, in 1874 1t led, as our read
ers are well aware, to the division of the
Methodist Church into Northern and South
ern section. and laid the seeds of an enmity be-
tween the two parties which contributed not
little to discredit both in the eyes OF the world
What business the preachers of the Word of God
had to interfere with social institutions or sys-
tens Of labor it is not now our purpose to in
quire. We have not the slightest desire to re-
open a controversy which we trust has worn
itself out by this time. 1t will suffice to say,
that the interference of the Northern Metho.
dists with the rights of Southern preachers of
their body to hold slaves led to split, which
was initiated by several other Protestant de-
nominations, and exists to the present day.
This split was not one of doctrine only. 1t in.
volved temporal as we'll as spiritual considera-
tons-a division Of cash as well as division
of principle. The Methodist Church owned,
in fact, large bookstores in this city in
Cincinnati, and in Charleston the first
OF which represented capital of some
six OF seven hundred thousand dollars. A diyi-
sion OF this property, adjusted according to the
rights of each section, was proposed and par
TALLY agreed to at the time of the split but, as
usual in such cases, it was found impossible to
carry out the dissolution of partnership AMIGA
bly,, and both Southern and Northern Churches
soon found themselves in the law courts. The
case was argued and re-argued learned barris-
tiers expended their ingenuity on its merits;
and profound judges differed as they always do,
on the right and the wrong of the dispute
Finally, after protracted contest, the Confer
ence decided to pursue the course which it
ought to have adopted in the first instance.
Commissioners were appointed by both parties
to arbitrate on the points in dispute; and, aided
by the friendly counses of Judge Mclean who
appears to have acted most worthy part in
the matter, they were enabled to agree upon
verdict without calling in an umpire. This long
standing litigation was thus happily terminated.
and the Commissioners parted, we are told, with
the most kindly expressions Of mutual regard.
We should be sorry to think that the spirit of
Cancellation, which appears to have been reused
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Sheriff., dynurf

DFo 2-Cbar0s Biche German architect of this CITY,
was brought before the Commissioners de rsao in.
Trendo and jury. lie has been confined in bloom.
ngdaie asylum for the last six months II appears that
amount OF about 900, in real estate. DR. Bfown
OF the assant ply scians at the asylum deposed that
tho alleged uHstc lately neglected his business aud
disregarded the propretes Of lie. He occupied h,melg
10 cosctug old boots and shoes pins bits Of string and
things OF no value whatever Ills habits also said
to be bad The physician had ab to his insanity
Mr. Heidcks, t. partner OF Bchs also testified TO tho
general insanity The jury returned verdict OF nsan.
ity, and Bichel was taken back to the asylum.
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at this late period. would be content with these
fruits 1t is not enough that the money dispute
should be settled-cannot the Ratchet be buried
altogether and the disjointed fragments OF the
old Methodist body be reunited? The Metho-
dsts are peculiarly distinguished for their prac-
tical common sense; they do not usually en-
bark in undertakings which cannot possibly
bring forth tangible, useful results. What re-
suit is likely to flow from maintenance of the
present division between North and South the
experience of the last nine years shows pretty
plainly; and nothing is now more certain than
that continuance of the slavery controversy
will only tend to widen the breach--to confirm
the Southern men in their views and en-
bitter the tone Of the Northern party. It
is utterly out ofthe power of the latter to effect
any change in Southern institutions by holding
their Southern brethren at arms length; and
the Southern faction will assuredly not enhance
their reputation for Christianity if they allow
rancour for past injuries to stand in the way of
reconciliation. United, the Methodist EpscO-
pal Church will again assume the commanding
position she occupied before the split; divided,
her cause is weakened, her influence impaired,
and her character sensibly injured. A recon-
ciliation and reunion among the Methodsts
would probably be followed by similar step
on the part of the Presbyterians, Baptists, and
other sects which have allowed themselves to
be divided by the slavery question; and any
one can see how largely the interests of the
Protestant Church would be gamers by such an
event.
In plain truth, the Church has no concern
with temporal institutions 1t is the first and
paramount duty of Gods ministers, of what
ever calling, to evince themselves, and to in
authority, and loyalty to the constitution under
which they live. Without such rule as this il
would be necessary for all governments to re-
gard ecclesiastical bodies as dangerous eilee-
ments in the State, too likely to become conspi-
rators to escape close watching. 1t has been
usually followed with scrupulous fidelity by
most European churches-by none more closely
than by the Church of Rome, which owes not
a little Of its preponderance to its careful
avoidance of political troubles We commend
it's example to the Methodists If the preach
ers Of that communion desire to perform their
spiritual labors in an effective manner, they
must oppose united front to their rivals and
the world, They must not allow it to be said
that few degrees further north or south can
alter the doctrines of their faith. Methodism
must be unit or nothing. At the present pc
Rod, especially when the prospect of fresh
reasonable outbreaks is alarming all patriotic
minds, it is absolutely essential to the reputa-
ton of the sect that all its preachers should be
found ranged on the side Of loyalty and Of
"the powers that are ordained Of God"
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FUNERAL OF A SISTER OF CHARITy.-On Satur-
day last the funeral Of Sister Rosaa late Superior of st.
Jorephs Orphan Asylum Of this city, took place at the
Catholic Church. large assemblage sttr acted by
tie OCCASION and the funeral cos of the longest
Ne have bad in this city fos some months--Richmond
ENQUIRER Nop 40
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FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 53.-present--Assetant Aliermsn
o'Brien, b esden Ring, MEG wn, Rogers MsConkey <
quorum not being present. the Board adjourned Saur
Gay afternoon, at O'Clock, From the minutes.
O. T. MUCi.ENAgHAN, Clsrk.
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Most of the balance contemT lated settling in New York.
while others had not determined upon any particular
point but would doub less direct their steps to whatever
spot they may conacer best suited for their valouo
caIlngs.
No deaths occurred board the Universe and all tho
631 passengers were landed in good health
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FIRks IN fovIMBER the past month the follow.
ing series disastrous fires have occurred attended with
the destruction of property to the amount Indicated The
table includes fire where the amount Of property de-
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Total. 81.
There are four vacancies, vz.:-From Vermont,
Maine, North Carolina, and Mississippi.
Of the wing Senators, Messrs. Seward and Fish,
Of New York, Foote, Of Vermont, and Wade, Of
Ohio, are well known to have free soil tendencies;
but they known also to be opposed to the present
Cabinet Mr.. Sumner, of Massachusetts, also, who
was elected by coalition Of democrats abolitonists
and free soilers, was originally whg, and is under
stood to be opposed to the Cabinet.
LATER FROM HAyu-DREADFuL RAvAGEs FEvER.-
By the arrival Of the b tsh brig Pilgrim, Capt Ksnne
have advices from Aux CAY es to Nov q The fever
prevailing to alarming extent 1T that place, aud
very fatal, especially among the shipping, the
above vessel having lost five Of her Charles Wal
Ter, Of New York; William Abrams OF st. Johns James
ter first officer, native of Yarmouth, NJ s.; Angus
Mcdonald, Cleft in dying condtion,) and James Smith,
Of Yarmouth, s. Capt X. reports having left In port
French brig, Of and for Marseles, which had loaded
and got under way, but after returned with the
Captain sick with fever of which he led also his mate
and six seameD, leaving only two Of the alive.
number CT other vessels in port had lost portions of
their crews
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Or wBAT H A SHIP LOAD EM1GRANrs COMPOSED -
Captain Thomas Bird of the ship Universe who arrived
with his ship yesterday from Liverpool with 63l passen
gers has furnished with the following statistics BY the
perussl Of which idea may be formed of the dsscrp
on Of people who daily land from the emgrsn ships ia
seek their fortunes ON our shores -
Number Of males arrived. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Oa
nnnha Offn alan
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UNITED STATES SENArE-CLAssIFIcAT1oN or THE
MEMBERs.-Tbe following Senators are understood
to be supporters Of the present administration under

UNITED STATES observation-disclosures or THE
MEABERs.-Tbe following Senators are understood
to be supporters Of the present administration under
the Cabinet as now organized
Fitzpatrick and Clay of Alabama.
Johnson and Sebastian, of Arkansaa.
Toucey, Of Connecticut
Mallory of Florida.
Petit, of Indiana.
Jones, Of Iowa.
Shields, If Dhnois.
Sht ell, Of louisiana
Hamlip of Maine.
Stuart, Of Michigan.
Norris and Williams, of New Hampshire
Chare, Of Ohio.
Batter anG Evans, of South Carolina.
Mason and Hunter, of Virginia.
Dodge and Walker Of Wisconsin.
Total, 81.
Senators opposed to the coalition Cabinet, includ-
ing national democrats and whigs:-
Weller and Gwin, Of California.
Smith, of Connecticut.
Bayard and Clayton, of Delaware.
Morton, OF Florida
Dawson and Toombs Of Georgia.
Bright, of Inc lana.
Dougl OF Illinois.
A. G. Dodge, of Iowa.
Dixon and Thompson, of Kentucky.
Benjamin, of Louisiana
Everett and Sumner of Massachusetts,
Pearce AID Pratt, of Maryland
Cass, of Michigan.
Thompson and Wright, Of New Jersey.
Ada ms, of Mississippi.
Atchison and Geyer, of Missouri.
Seward and Fish, of Ne~ YORK.
Badger of North Carolina.
Wade, of Ohio
Cooper and Brodhead. of Pennsylvania.
James and Allen, Of Rhode Island.
Jones and Bell OF Tennessee.
Houston and Rusk Of Texas,
Foote, of Vermont
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The remaining adult males were aborers.
Among the single females twenty -four millners
The balance were servants.
The following were the intended places of location Of
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-09-16
Democratic County Ticket.

On Tuesday last the Democratic
Convention assembled to announce
the result of the Popular Vote Elec-
tion of the day before. A ticket was
formed by the people without coming
before the Convention. The follow.
ing is the ticket, as ratified by the
Convention:
For SENATE.-George H. Pendle-
ton, John schiff and VIM. "A Con-
verse.
For REPREsENTAT1vEs.-F. Jobson,
H. B. Brown, J. E, Egley, J. R.
Krouth, John N. Ridgway, E. B.
Langdon, George Robinson and Thos.
Wright.
For JUDGE OF THE COMMON PLEAS
CoURT.-John B. Stallo.
For County TREAsURER.-Henry
Bowman.
For COUNTY CoMM1ssIoNER.-John
Patton.
BOARD OF EoUALrzAT1oN.-E. s.
Haines, Israel Brown and T. B. An
derson.
Nothing was said in Convention
about the Maine laval the candi.
dates being opposed to it.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-09-16
CINCINNATI, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1s 1853

gives such right, it is a nullity-the
"higher law" Of God forbids it.
In heighboring city, on the late " Fourth
of july" some ladies and gentlemen STEP
ped into an ice cream saloon, but were clad
soon to make their retreat. A Young man
was in advance of them, maddened with
liquor. His mother had sought, and there
found the object Of her love and anxiety.
He vas deficient in 6lial respect, of course ;
but she had mothers heart She had laid
that hand upon her prodigal son which had
wiped the tears from his infant cheek. Just
as the ladies entered, there fell from the
lips of that fond mother the exclamation,
30, Wesley, Wesley, will you not return
home will you not go with your mother ?"
When she named her infant son after the
great Oxford reformer, perhaps the secret
prayer went up, that the mantle of Wesley
might rest upon him, and that he might
proclaim the same Gospel by which he had
accomplished so much But, alas that
which might have been bread was converted
into poison: Of course, the grain was
not sold for that purpose; but it was sold to
a distiller. He did not makessthe poison to
destroy any one; but he turned the OK loose
that was wont to push with his horn, where
there were ninety-nine probabilities that
evil would result, to one that it would not.
Who is accountable for the ruin of young
WesleyH The shopkeeper, the wholesale
dealer, the manufacturer, the grain-grower.
What league! What diabolical conspi-
racy We would lay the caustic Of truth on
their consciences If we could. But we
heEe no hope--their consciences are scared,
and feel NOT What Is to be donef Ridth
Church Of the accursed thing; and as her
dimensions are reduced by cutting off these
dead branches, her strength for good will be
increased. And as "the law is made for
the lawless and dlsobedient," }" let the ballot
box speak in tones of thunder-let men be
sent to the Legislature that have nerve to
dosright. And let all who fear God, cry
night and day, "Help, Lord, for the godly
man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from
among the children of men,"
@. CooKE.
PiHsburg, July, 1853.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-09-16

RE We heard a very sensible man
remark the other day, that whisky was
the cause of almost all the crime in
our city-that it was, in fact, the great
est enemy to the happiness and COM
fort of man-that the trade and traffic
ought to be prohibited by power, but
ne could not go for the Maine Law,
because he thought it was not COnsti.
tution0l! ! We would like to ask him
if it is not Constitutional for the peo-
pie to take care of their rights to ''life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness"
If it is not Constitutional for society
to remove that from its midst which is
destructive to its peace-which en-
dangers the lives of the people ? He
admits that whisky is the greatest en-
emy to mana disorganizer-but it
would be unconstitutional to prohibit
the traffic If some scoundrel should
take the life Of his son, and then cry
out, "Don't touch me-don't prohibit
me from doing my work /; it's COnsti-
!" would that deter him from
doing his duty, and ridding society of
q dangerous man to its peace and
quiet! We think not. Whisky has !
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-09-16

iaken the life of many noble man
and woman -blighted forever the
earthly happiness of thousands of in
nocent citizens-and when the people
in their might and majesty are about
to put their veto on this deadly traffic,
it does not sound we'll for any intelii.
gent man, claiming to be friend to
his kind, to cry out, "Tt's unconstitu.
tional!" We say down with the
traffic, and the Constitution that up.
holds it
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-09-16

Douglas was instructed to inform the Re-
cePtiCn Committee Oftheir appointment.
Ordered, that the proceedings of this
meeting be published by the Secretary, in
the city papers.
The Secretary was requested to ascertain
the expense Of Hall for the use of the
Convention, and report to the next meeting.
Adjourned to meet at the same place on
ThuSday evening, 9Th instant.
JER. SULLIVAN, Chairman.
RoBT. J. WHARTON, Sec.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-09-16
Tuscarawas County.

A few weeks ago, the friends of tenn
perance held a spirited meeting in this
county. Mr.. Hemlick, the able Prose-
cutting Attorney of the county, presented
an able report; after which he submitted
the following remarks:
He said "that he had now been Prose-
cutting Attorney 18 months, and that on
close examination he found that tSirtv.
nine indictments out of every torty were
caused by the use of intoxicating drinks.
Last Court tBtyjour indictments were re.
turned; hut only one would have haan
returned, if it had not been for the use of
ardent spirits. If it had not been for the
cases arising out of the use of liquor, the
Grand Jury would not have been in ses-
sion two hours, instead of number of
days. But one witness would have been
present.
"He had investigated the matter care
fully, and found that the lawsuits, &c.,
growing out of the use of liquor, had cost
the taxpayers of this county, during the
lS months he had. been in Office, over
eighteen thousand dollars; which is more
money than was paid last year for all
other county purposes. He pledged him
self to vote for a Maine Law candidate
for the Legislature, and if necessary
would stump every township in the coun-
ty to secure his election. ALI the ques-
tions are now settled between tho two
parties. The Bank question is settled;
the tax law, perhaps, may need q few
amendments, but they are not of much
importance. The Whisky Boys have
been twice routed in this township; first,
at the township election, and secondly,
at the corporation election. They were
afraid to meet the issue boldly; they
ticket of respectable tenn
perance men, headed it temperance tick
ct, and with all their trickery they were
completely routed. He knew many Ger
mans who voted clean temperance
ticket. Mr.. H. concluded by saying thai
he would cheerfully vote for any man,
no matter what were his politics, if he
was right on the temperance question"
This is powerful testimony against the
rafic; but Notwithstanding, the Demo-
ratio Convention excluded the temper
lnce Delegates, and nominated anti
Maine Law candidates for the Legisla-
ure. Why they should persist in en-
ailing so much misery and crime upon
themselves and community, astOnishes
is. We hope that all the friends of hu-
nanity will unite, and teach thai to pro-
eCt the innocent, remove the incentives
o crime, and punish the guilty, il the
'bjeCt of legislation. We shalI chronicle
he defeat of this ticket with more than
pleasure.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-09-16
Tomperancc ConventiOn.

A meeting of the friends of Temperance
was held in Templar's Hall, on Thursday
evening. Jeremiah Sullivan was appointed
Chairman, and Robert J. Wharton, Secre-
tary.
Samuel Abbot stated the object of the
meeting was to make arrangements for the
State Temperance Convention, to be held
in this city on the 26th instant.
On motion Of J. o. Thorn, Committee of
nine was appointed, to ascertain what fam
lilies In each ward will entertain delegates,
and to act as Committee of Reception at
the time Of the Convention, viz lst ward,
James H. Smith; 2nd, ]. R. B. GlascOck
Srd, Silas Ritchie; 4th, L. ]. Adams 5th,
James Miles; 9Th, Jer. Sullivan; 7th, Hiram.
Quigley; 9Th, Samuel Crawford; 9th, Gam
aliel Taylor.
On molten, the Chairman appointed
Nessrs. j. O. ThOm, L. ]. Adams and Rob-
ert ]. Wharton. Committee to invite
speakers to attend the Convention.
Messrs. Samuel Abbot, VIM. H. Fry and
]. I. Allison, were appointed b Committee
of Finance.
On motion, IL was ordered that if any of
the COMMITTEES of Reception decline serving,
the balance Of the Committee fill the va
cancy.
On motion Of J. h. Chappell, Grin A.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-09-16
Pittsburg, July, 1853.
Indiana State Convention.

A friend, in Madison, was kind enough
to forward us the proceedings o: the friends
of Temperance in that city. From it ours
readers will learn that the Indiana State
Convention will be held there on the 28th
instant. We shall expect to hear a good
account of our neighbOrs. The people of
Madison will meet you with open hearts;
and there is no reason why this should not
be the largest Convention ever held in the
State.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-13

vols of water to extinguish the flames which
these midnight bandits may secretly kindle?
Another fact of public interest is the
manner in which little miserable magazines Of
dry conaJush6les are crowded close by the
side Of valuabls buildings. In the Fifteenth
street fire, it was found that a low shanty
was pushed under the caves of large
mansion, the floor covered with shavings,
and three casks of linseed oil were stored
in the midst of them. A splendid card Of
invitation for the incendiary to ply his
accursed fambeu!
We have much to say on this subject, but
will conclude, at present, with two ques-
tons:
When is the city Of Washington to be gen.
orally supplied aeah scater 2
When is the law to be enforced for the reno
ual Of com6ustible buildings?
After these questions are satisfactorily
answered, we have more to PROFOUND for
the public good.
P. S.-After the grand display of ground
and lofty tumbling made by the dust yes
terday, (and the great performance was in
part repeated to-day We are led to add
another question:
Have ne a aUater cart among as?