The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-30

Catholic ENGLAND under Heury VII became Protese-
ant Enslasd under Henry VIII The free tom Of Ar
XIV troubled bat once IN bis rega By 70 spirit
of free parissmf mt Can there be grosker COZ
trast than between the ages OF Elizabeth aad Crom
WE'LL or Of Milton and Congreve5 William III.
made the English nobiemen Dutchmen; George ".
au-Brummelized society; and the present Cout
OF England has set an example OF purer and more
refined manners. In the same way the chars ter
ard purposes Of the 'emigrants are changed. They
are fashioned by the inuenoes which surroun them.
and in the sc, ond generation become completely
identified with the country Of their adoption.
Mr. rremenbeere objects that no provision is
made for religious education. Ia the United States
such provision would be the sacrifice Of the sys-
ten. The children Of million OF lrish Roman
Catholics attend the public schools, and strive for
the honors they give; the clergy Of that denomna-
tees chosen supernt-nd the schools and prescribe
the course of ecucstioD only on the implied under
standing that the religious education shall be left to
other hands We cannot believe, In spite Of Mr..
Tremenheere's fear to the contrary thattne ccmmu-
nifty which takes such care Of the secular educatoa
which provides grade OF schools for the infants
another for those who have crossed the rubic0u of
know ledge and are batting with its elements, ano-
ther yet higher for thoee who are preparing for the
ordinary duties Of life III the humber midle classes
and one still beyond, fitted ~itn Libraries OF eiemcn-
tary books and with scientific apparatus where the
the humbles, child, free of cost-woud make no
provision elsewhere for religions instruction. II Ia
Just to add, that the schools have ia view as we
write sre in Massachusetts,, and have obtained de-
gree of excellence beyond those In other States
But the West will not be long behind the East in
this respect. Mr.. IRENE nheefes work, although
pretending to be no NOR. than sketch, gives an
tx ,enent picture or Q working OF tue system
throughout the Northern States, accom- panied by
the impressions Il created an Intelligent mind Of
cons rvative tendencies. If we do not agree with
BIN in conclusions, he himself furnishes us with
reasons for differing. We gather from him that
are inferior to those of New gland, aud
that the average attendance is decidedly
less But II also appears that those who have charge
OF them are alive to tue deficiency, and are using
every means to repair il. We close our remarks on
this subject with a short extract concerning the
schools OF Connecticut
ANY from II gland visiting til schools would be
also greatly With the very high social position
considering tho nature of their employ ment Of the
teachers ale and female he will observe with pleasure
their polite and courteous bearing OF such Importance
example Of good manners to the chill iren he will
admire The complete order quit and regularity with
which the whole system of Instruction is conducted
the exercise OF mild temperate and, generally speaking
judcious authority; and be will perceive how great
amount of elementary secular instruction Is given to
those ~bo stay sufficient length Of time to derive the
full benefit Of the opportunities Of improvement then AZ
forced Ano must confess that he win be likely feel
it just subject OF reproach to ais country that
her very TENDERNESS and zeal Ia the of religious
tuhher very apprehension lest in her desire attain
acknowledged good she may DO betrayed into step
frsueht with cvi-or to descend to lower ground her
religious eaousies and amin osities should nterpose to
keep all education both secular and religious from the
minds Of tens Of thousands of fellowcitizens at
time, too. when secular education Is than
ever needed as a means Of temporal prosperity aud
advancement and when socialism and vast
ture OF the worst kind is occupying the ground left
bare for its reception by the absence Of all culture
Lar religions How long i may be Ee asked is the
acuss and to what further extont the very foun
cations of religious truth and social order to be under
mined while the dispute RACES to the best method Of
preserving thems' Opp 7,5s, 5s.)
The provisions for the mental health of the emf.
grant are rivaled by those made for his physical.
In their efforts to prevent intemperance laws are
the DEGREES Of the most absolute European govern
ment, neutrality-suspicious. always preventing
sale Of Intoxicating drinks. To keep him clean,
aqueducts, exceeding in magni6cence, expense and
profuseness Of supply those whose ruined arches
bridge the Campagna, bring pure water to his door,
and force him to take and it by assessing COM
pulsory rate upon the house he occupies. Unfortu.
the accompaninentsof vice, and too often Of power
ty in large towns. Crime always tries to hide its
head in such burrows The cities Of America
are not without their vicious. population.
eogniia of Whitechape, whose impurities
and wretchedness occasionally revealed for mo.
ment by the picture OF passing visitor, astonish
rs at their fearful contrast to Pail Mall and st.
formerly existed with its three tiers ofunderground
apartments, and its dancing room under the street.
where black, white, and gray mingled In impure or
sq U Scotland a. rhs s
was only two or three minutes walk from Broad
way, within stones throw Of Stuart's Marble Pal
ace filled with tie richest fabrics of the world, the
terror Of husbands and papas. II ia now removed
and charitable institution occupies the place. But
as long as the weeds of vice grow in the human
heart, dens Of infamy will exist in large towns,
which the philanthropist can improve but. crad
cate. The Americans have taken the FIRST step to-
wards cleansing these places, by supplying them
freely with water. The q Cochituate Aque-
duct, brings water twenty miles. from one
Of the pretty lakes that dot the surface
Of Massachusetts,, and distributes it in every street
and alley OF its prim metropolis. The magnificent
Croton Aqueduct Of New York was built by the
city at cost OF nearly 5000 900 sterling. The
Croton river is brought fifty miles in q covered
channel Of masonry and granite, and rolls into New
York over bridge whose lofty arches would span
the shipping, If there were any, on Harlem river.
Every house in the city contributes by rates to-
wards its support, and has the option Of taking it
for those rates. Water has consequently become
necessity among high and low. Bathing rooms in
chambers, and water cocks with hot and cold water
IN every room, are found in the Bowery as well as
equallel the interest on the debt. In o few years
they viii; and in few moro viii become profit
able source of revenue to the city. Philadelphia
Is still more fortunate. A dam thrown across the
Scnaslhiu, AZ ner very doors, dr1ves pumps winch
deliver water on the top Of Paramount by the rivers
bank from hence an unlimited supply is distributed
over the city. We testify to the correctness Of
Mr.. TIemenheeres description
IL rather taptalsing one who leaves London in
the beginning of August TO ind himself in ten days in
sites across the Atlantic where bath almost
as numerous as bed in every private house Of any
professions to the comfort that moderate
tency command, and where the purest Of water
is let in at the highest hnbtaole part Of every
building. in unlimited quantity, and for a most mo-
derae payment. 1t is somewhat amusing, too to
the Irish Liadens in Philadelphia Gn their usual yo-
cation OF housemsias there, elsewlere) tripping out
in the early morning upon tho broad brick pavcne mt
and scroving small hose OF inch in diameter TO a
brass cock concealed under little iron plate near the
kerbstone then, with mir Of command over the re-
fcshng element drectinga copious shower against the
windows shutters, front door white marble steps ele
CANT iron railing green shrubs, small and muchchcrish
ed grass plos heavy bossomed c-cepcrs hanging on neat
tres work. and finally, upon the grateful scaciss, or
tfe silver maple, the catapa the acanthus or the
mountain sh above her head. Next adrances rcr