The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-27

wood bu in instances repeated chapters from the
Bible without masking bluder. Rev. Mr.. Walker, Of
Brooklyn, who vs the House Of Industry three times
week for the purpose Constructing the children religious
truth addressed the audience behalf Of the monument
Of the p lanthropy of New York. He said
that between thousand children had been sent
10 the West and provided with comfortable homes
thus relieving the city of New York OF great burden
and nearly every OF those transported had turned out
| well The House OF Industry he affirmed, doing
good than six churches and demanded the support
o aii good citizens who were dcsros OF rescung hous
ands from the haunts of misery aud degradation plain
but bountul dinner was also provided at this establish
ment which, it is needless To say was done full justice TO
by the children The vster could not fail 70 admire the
manner in which the house is kept II is a model OF
cleanliness, comfort and system, and will well repay
visit II of the energy and self sacrifice OF
IFS noble protector and deserves the liberal support OF
him who would be twice blessed The subscription
book which provided for those who wished donate
money footed up hundreds Of doars-thc product
OF the visters donations We know OF better for
the benevolent to show their dsneresedness and desire
TO assist in alternating distress during the present winter
than 10 visit these noble institutions and provide money
clothing or food for the destitute many OF whom our re-
porter informed compelled 10 return to their
wretched domics there not being funds in the treasury
to furnish the needed supplies
RELIGIOUS SERVICES AMONG THE JEWS.
INTERESTING DISCOURSE BY THE REV. DIR. RArHALL
THE PANIC-THE PooR--UNIvERsAL SELFISH
NESS.
All the synagogues open yesterday. and oil the
better class Of Jewish citizens attended service in
them. In the afternoon the Rev Dr. Rapha delivered
able and interesting DISCOURSE in the Greene street
synagogue, to large and devout audience. The pre-
minary being over he addressed his audience
follows
Ny riends-In accordance with the invitation of the
Governor of State who appoints this day of
thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God, Heavenly
Father" We OF the house of Israel assembling in
places of worship, unite with fellow citizens offer
ing before the throne Of Gods mercy and right
acknowledgment Of his power and goodness and Of
helpessnessn quote TO you the very words of
the Governor proclamation, for they true They de-
clare fact which, though true at all times home
with peculiar force at a time like the pre-
sent, when every event that under
tice proves, beyond the possibility OF contradic-
ton, Gods power and mans hepessness Gods goodness
and mans unworthiness When first | TO this
country the time honored observance of general public
thanksgiving when millions voluntarily join in conessng
their dependence that almighty and beneicent Being
whose goodness sustans the universe which his power
had created struck of those great and glorious
riumphs of religion which she could only achieve in
land Of freemen held it TO be most important proof
of the sauary and exalting influence which liberty
cises the mind, that a simple nvation-not COM pulse
ny but left every citizen sense oil proprety
unite in one pous purpose, in one free will offering Of
devotion, mutudes OF men, whose opinions pursuits and
feelings al all other times ana on all oher subjects so
greatly differ. But this warm feeling of admiration has
become not little qualified, since longer residence in
the country, and a acquaintance with men and
measures have taught me how hollow is every pubic
demonstration, how public professions OF PATRIOTISM and
even of religion, but many means towards
end, and that end self advancement, that
the noble motive OF Thanksgiving becomes curaied Of its
proportions and shrnks into 'old established
tom" which the Governor of Southern state can
did enough 10 tell us in his procla nation may probably
do little good but is sure at all events TO do no harmr
This view, however, 40 not quite share. While time
and experience have disahused me, and in measure
cured OF my enthusiastic admiration of the motives,
still appreciate the idea! beauty Of the institution of
Thanksgiving Day still feel that by the masses. who
are not politicians, II rs hslowed as an act of pous
homage look upon II as solemn II not holy, convoca
ton, which all denominations may JON loving bro
theirs esteem as an occasion 10 be i'm
proved by the preacher in Israel For while
the Sabbaths and festivals instituted by the law OF God
the preacher conne his remarks 10 those truths and
Obligations OF faith which lead 10 heaven he may
like the present descend from themes lofty
TO and affairs OF earth He may for once place
the citizen in advance Of the Israelite and though he
speaks the house Of God and guided by the word of
God be may TO day enlarge subjects which at other
times here mterdcei him. LET us search and examine
ways and return unto the Lord" is the direction Of
the Prophet uamen III, 4o) under which W day mean
10 ac,
the ASPECT TINES.
"Iet Search usually do,
ways and among ourselves only, but let US raise our
look around and carry search into the
raj aspect Of affairs at home and abroad and we shall
behold country the birthplace OF panic, spread
ing far and wide, and carrying ruin and desoaton IN
millions of peaceful homes. We shall zee the welfare OF
civilized Europe shaken 20 s foundation by crisis. the
real cause of which tr1y define,
the extent and effects Of which truly predict
In Asa a of determination devastates the land men
destroying each other with rage and cruelty that tigers
might envy. Let search into the condition Of the most
industrious and uuent countries France, Germany, the
Netherlands every where amidst the extreme bCunes Of
Providence, in field OF In vineyard meet with penury
and general distress, and mostly when direct our
attention 10 that highly gifted which Is nearest and
dearest 10 us-
rur ANGLO sA1oSs.
On both shores of the ocean they hold the foremost
rank In In science. in commerce., in free
dom, wealth power and influence the destnie- Of
mankind, who at present can equal themy Their
widespread navigation every with their flag
their fame; and their race so conscious OF their
manifold advantages so proud OF their political and social
institutions which are, and indeed deserve to be, the
envy o the world this gifted race, IN the midway Of It's
prosperous course, ~ checkcds brought to stand
stll suddenly ciIectually, not by the visitation Of
Providence but by a self wled abuse Of the blessings
ccnlded 10 them And al brief intervals the pous An go-
saxon in the Old World and in the New has recourge
to public religious demonsir atoms IN England pears
the name Of cay Of fast and humiaton, 10 the United
/ States day Of Thanksgiving
E,GiAsD AND INDIA
| Right Reverend Bishops aud Right Honorable Lords.
who the days q Give and Warren Hastings have
the classes and families 10 England for whose be
tangunary conquee, Of nda had been undertaken
now that their oppressive misrulc has guadcd their
hrengs resistance 10 real and imaginary wrongs,
and those hurrid aud nendh crimes are committed which
nj All times signaze the outbreak Of slaves-now these
right reyercnds and right hon0rahcs profess n humble
themselves, and summon the people to fast and TO i'm.
pore aid from llFh. Language given 70 man 70
conceal bis thoughts, said cunning dipomaist but He
to whom all prayer addressed cannot he deceived since
even pierce through the hollow transparency.
AND the thoughts which the soul of the suppcaions
If these pous professors q the religion ~ love- they
not plainly husg-"Supremc Ruler of tho Universe, thy
cuurnands are thou shalt not coyet, thou shalt
steal' bu, have coveted and stolen domination
a hundred millions Of people Thy precept IA, thou
shalt not XIII, but have been 10 the constant habit
| ~ causing the death Of countless thousands. Thy
holy word declares vengeance mine saith the Lord
hut long for revenge, fierce, swim and unyraring
| our sway IN India has been obtained and maintained
and extended by which humanity regulates, and
thy law most strongly condemns We know II, but do not
releni for even 70 thee, whose eyes
tho pure behold evil" and we beseech thee grant
Thy help endow with strength that We may still break
thy commandments. Thou who art rnercifu AMI long
suffering bless sharp swords, Minnie rifles and
shrsppe shells that may 90 on victOriousy 70 covet
and steal and kill and gut Such IN IT'S
naked hdcounes the purpot ~ the prayers offered
on that memorable day n fast and humiliation and they
met tho response they deserved Tor while the
right honorables and right reyerends are preparing 10
SOFA the storm the far East the whrlwind bursts on
them from the far West with such rerstles might that
even their darling temple ~ Mammon--tbe Bank 0 Eng