The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-19

ANOTHER CnoED BRoEEE--in The last speech
Of john C. Calhoun 70 the United States Senate,
ne spoke OF the divisions between many Of the
Protestant churches North and South, as The
swapping Of SO many chords which had served
to bind the two sections Of the Union together.
From the proceedings which we publish to-day
of the American Board Of Commissioners for
Foreign Missions, another Of these chords has
been violently broken. The Board in question
has cut loose from and repudiated the South
on account Of the institution Of slavery. In
other words, this religious board, whose object
is the diffusion Of the doctrines Of "peace aud
good will to men," has joined the sedltlous So
cieties of the abolitionists in exciting jealouses,
hatred, aDimosities, and final rupture between
the North and the South. They are in favor
Of retaining the Fejees, but they have declar-
ed war against the Southern stakeholder He
is hey ond the charity which is extended to the
savage eannibal.
The Erening Post, true to its abolition pro-
clivities, rejoices at the resolutions which this
missionary society have adopted. Our CO.
temporary says that the Southern States will
be no lo:s to the cause, for that Of S305,279
contributed to the society in 1858, only $3.50
were from the slavehohing States. To be
sure this is mercenary spoilman's view of
the matter; but itwould be well if the mischief
rested here These proceedings Of this Board
indicate the active progression Of the religious
antislsvery sentiment in the North, and sustain
the views OF Mr.. Calhoun in the Importance
which he attached to these religious move
ments- Make abolitionism the relg ion Of the
North, and the constitution must succumb to
"the higher law" By the year 1856 the
South will discover the necessity Of new con-
stitutional national union party. At present,
the political leaders Of the South are absorbed
in the spoils. When the feast is over they will
appreciate their position.
SENATOR DOUGLAS AND HIS RELIGIOUS OPINIONS
"A story has been going the rounds that Sena-
tor Douglas lately wrote letter, in which he
used the following strong language concerning
Mr.. Yates, candidate for Congress in Illinois:
Beat the damned little pup cost what it win and it
viii learn him to leave my business alone.
The Cleveland Plaindealer says -
Douglas never wrote such line. Senator Douglas
does not swear. He never Was heard 70 profane
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family, and is . model man, morally All his per
sonal acquantances bear testimony to this.
Now, we are not aware that Judge Douglas
is professor Of religion; but We rather incline
to the opinion that he makes no professions Of
any thing of the kind. A year OF two ago,
while abroad upon his European tour, 1t was re-
ported here that distinguished Senator Of the
United States had held several very interesting
interviews with some Of the cardinals at Rome,
and that it was believed he would very soon be-
come shining light of the Holy Catholic
Church; but as this expectation was never con-
firmed there must have been some mistake in the
matter. On the other hand, from his late contro-
versy with the Protestant clergy Of all denomi-
nations, on the Nebraska BILL it is evident that
he is not in communion with any of their church
es We must conclude, then, however decided
he may be in his political opinions, that upon
the subject Of religion Senator Douglasis still
open to conviction.
CLAY AND WEBsTER--AsBI.AkD AND GGoEGE
LAw.--Tbe annexed note from James y. Clay,
Esq, which we find in the Lexington Observer,
corrects an unfoundcd report which has some
how or other found it way iuto the Eastern
papers,
Mr.. wicKI nsT-peae sir--l am told that paragraph
has been going the rounds of the papers the effect bat
Mr. George Law, q New York had sent agent to Ken
lucky to purchase my place, Ashland, and have had
frequent inquiries TO the truth OF the statement
desirA through your paper to say that never having
any else would venture to offer the insult Of
proposing its purchase.
am very respectfully, your obi, obi ssrv,t
We observe on the other hand that the old
family estate of Daniel Webster, in the town Of
Franklin, n. a.. is advertised for sale. Mr..
Fletcher Webster, however, like James B. Clay
with Ashland. win doubtless hold fast to Marsh
field as sacred inheritance for his posterity.
Well, it is but the difference Of generation or
two. "Thus pass away the glories Of this
world" But what could George Law want
with Ashland? We had supposed that he was
too much engaged in revolutionary consign-
mcnts Of old muskets, artillery. and munitions
Of war, to admit Of his entering into any spccu-
lations in real estate in Kentucky. 1t is now
manifest that if Mr.. Law has sent out On agent
to that State, it is for some other object than
the purchase Of Ashland What is it? Mus
kets, perhaps.
Brooklyn City News.
INK AND Less or Linton Sunday night last Dire
broke out in two story frame house, the Of
Lafayette and schcnck street. owned by Alder
man s. c. Jackson The flames spread to adjoining
tenement, owned BY the gentleman, and another