The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-24

establishment, We might ffsn THE prophecy Ak u
Ssss Of rs .a Is 4, quite os: ..s s =
have selected the year A. ID COS, at which time the
Emperor Pboces made grant Of suprs macy - .the
Pope. II we take that time as its beginning, We
have right to look for its do wnfal In tho year A.
D. 1866. While the mistakes OF the ,ast teach that
the prophetisA dates are to be Fixed vita the
greatest care, yet surely II these $50 pears mean
anything, the end OF Rome must be dra sing near.
When We observe It gradually loosing influence, la
supports falling away, and . great power fun Of
opposition sweeping with immense strides iowa d.
the seat of its supremacy what good reason have We
to hope In the colrcnes Of this view Of prophecy
And Row should We had every event that may
hasten tie coming Of the angel whose mighty voice
shall cry Babylon tie great Is fallen is fallen, and
il become the habitaton Of devils and the hold OF
every foul spirit, and cage OF every uncIeAn and
hateful bird. Rejoice over her. thou heaven, aid
you on her" These are some Of the results ard
prospects of the great Europeaa war. It breaks
down the alliance" OF oppressors; is will pyo1uce
q change that cannot be for the worse; it a1akens
the hope and effort of every republican, in the world;
II will almost certainly cause the 0ysrthr w Of
Ncslemism m, and we have faith to believe /. may
hasten that prophecy of tine beast being .st into
the bsttOneas pit. For any OF these results we
may thank God but most OF all for the last for that
accomplished, then we may expect the peaceful
reign Of King Jesus 90 commence.
II may be said that we have shown ourselves
friends OF Russia. Far be IL from Us TO defend
despot ism Neither can we affirm that government
to have had just cause in commencing the war.
Still must oeleve that the success OF this Power
will be best for humanity, best for the interests Of
freedom, atd best tor he cause Of religion upon
EARTH Even taking the subject in is darkes. view
supposjDg that Rnasia succeeds 80 far as TO become
dtspot OF The whole co.. tinent OF Europe, (Snlh
Te hold mfossibe1 still II would be bsttei-fae
better TO have one supreme magnificent despot than
NJ lI,Cl
and bodies Il mer. Let her gam then the m vt
splens id success, and still may have reason TO
thank God
We had inteaded to notes the revA1tion advan },
ing ia China. here We mus. sorrow over another
scene Of woe and carnage; and get change Ia that
country must De for the better, and, notwtnst md
ing all that is said against the rebels, it may open
tie way for TIE publication Of the gspeL Time
will net aiio. us TO Dwell upon 1t NOR upon the
wonderful operipg OF the gates OF Japsa-th3s rich
Island org for hidden ound 10 the nations, End
the prospect that aong with our articles ct ner
cbandise We may carry 10 this people the pear of
great price," We should also notice the Interesting
fact that there Is scarcely any part Of the world
occupied by some missionaries OF TIE or )Ss so that
if our hopes of the idea Of false stems reazsd,
God has his rstru ments ready without any mirscu.
lnus Interference. but simply by pouring out his
Holy Spiri, ard blessing their lahOrs IS ne did on
tie Day Of Pentecost instruments all furnished
ana ready to effect the conye. 81 IN OF the world
Surely these are reasons for gratitude and prayer
Bot we pass on to notice another power which has
exerted and win WELD wonderful influence upon
the future of humanity. We allude to this great
empire Of the West. Ii does indeed require constant
observation to keep up with Its rapi1 progress and
its SURPRISING prosperity. "Its area uas decreased
from $4,000 square milee, in 1888, to 2063 665 Of
ire SAINT, in lS54-more than third Of the area of
North America, and equal to the Roman Empire or
that of Alexander in their pslmiest days. Our po-
pulaticn Ii estimated at 26,50000 and It It In
creases at the same rate as in tho past, it will in
1900 be 20 5000 Think Of 26, 10000 frcenen,
xr.. l.. n Ann So
large portion Of them. too, come from Ptossstsut
countries. Its agricultural products this year are
estimated at the value of $1,000 GOO 600. We are
blessed with ISIS buildings for religious worship,
which afford accommodation for IA O00,000 Of per.
soDs. The Metbodsts, whose warm devotion is Sc.
nefaly admitted, OWL more than halt OF these edi.
fees Besides, We have an srmJ of thirty thousand
cleIgJmen Of ali denominations. Surely this is q
It is the proudest beast to be taken upon the lips Of
man--"l man American citizen" Aud what must
be the effect OF such county upon the destiny OF
the world We are vigorous, young and enterpris-
morey ,, metal and food. Already is tue name Of our
nation known and respected throughout tae earth;
already do the sails Of our ships viii en every sea-
already have nc established missionary repub
lie in Lilsiia already do other nations put
themselves under tae shadow OF our wings. The
Sandwich Islands and Cnba, both speak with no
doubtful voice, while Canada mnr Murs a wish
upon our NfrIheri borders Already our mission
shore, and hither do the oppressed and the sorrow
full Gene from every land, TO obtain peaceful aud
generous home Whst nrust be tue effect Of such a
Iatiora moral, Intelligent nation containing at
least 100000 Of free Protestauts full Of love to
God and charity TO man! The force of American
character is already recognized; American work
men ara employ Cd By foreign Powers. It has bscu
remarked by an intelligent traveller, that in col
pany composed of persons from different countries
he has neatly always observed that the Americans
will take the lead, make the most impression. s.
We bellows it win not be long before tais people vii
be recognized az the leaders Of the great human
brotherhood snd shen we consider the many noble
elements in their national character-especially the
pure Bible influence that governs the great masse:
ef the people--can re daubt that the impress on
made will be happy one? May we not DO ths
the regeneration Of humanity? We should also no
tice happy circumstance in our own domestic af
/ fairs, sonnd il the spirit that has lately beer
awakened against foreign Influences. We Say
nothing in favor Of secret organizations. Nsi!he
can we speak bitter word to the poor foreigner
! who comes to seek with Us a hospltable retreat
Many foreigners are the hes. supporters Of on
State yet, If there Is any danger threatening THU
republic, it is to be found IN the fact that Thousand
among us tho sworn subjects Of foreign primes
"a prince whose principles and policy lead hin
to OPP ose freedom within church and State -ant
whose highest aim would be the overthrow OF on
national liberties. We must then rejoice that til,
American people, so long asleep on this subject
1 have now awakened to o sense Of their danger, AM
while they will Tot persecute the stranger nor re
fuse him the hospitality Of their reside yet they
( have formed stern and mighty resolution TO keel
him fiom On undue iniueE ce-to preserve our hi9t
Offices Of state from the control of foreign dsspot
Z Thus will they avert the only serious danger ina
threatens our Union, and which might hinder 1t fro1
accomplishing it's great work Of reform among thu
nations. Ano here we finish our study OF the sigo
of the times. While there Is much that Is dark aut
pcrtentous in the clouds that hover over the car
I yettbsre arc faint gimmyiDgs Of light, there ar,
prospects of Improvement for the race and there 4
blessed hops that our own country may be tn.
sar that shall lead humanity on to bright goriou
Lshine OF truth freedom, and OF divine mercy
/ While, then, we thank God for own home mercies
let Us not forget t. praise him for his wonderful
dciDgs throughout the cor h.
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Law Intelligence.
SrrTIaE CorET OF Tar UyrrED STARTS, Dsc. 21.--yos
ii, L" and IL, Joseph Bat.in, pstenec and Samuel Bat
tin assignee, James Taggert, Robert Ratclc Joh-
Johnson and John q. Hewes Errors to the Circuit
Court Of tho United States for the eastern district
Pennsylvania. Mr. Justice Mclean delivered the opinion