The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-06

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the sbolitionists Of the North The return Of
these Africsos will have good effect both al
hocle and abroad.
Tux lNlTDEYS AND THE SABBAraIIANs--MOvH-
MSnTs FOR The ANEIIoRAIIoS Or THE RACE
Two conventions, pregnant with most impor-
tant consfqu TO the future Of humanity,
meet within the rext ten days in Western New
York. The one ia denomnated in the call " A.
Ptilantbropic Convention, to overcome evil
with good" and i's sessions are to be held 10
Mechanics Hall. Utica, on the 10 h, 1lth aad
18th Of this month. Fhe other is State Cen-
Syracuse, and the time Tuesday, September Ia.
The objects ere quite distinct il not directly
hostile; but az male and female philosophers,
epiritualists, trance medivms, bloomers, womep's
rights advocates and long faced Pecksniffs are
10 be there in either camp, there will be quite
good time generally.
We may expect to hear some novel doctrioec
enumerated in Utica in the effort to illuminate
the very foggy question propounded in the call
as to "the cause and cure of evil" partica
larry as that question is to be trested-so says
the bill" from every standpoint Of observa-
ton and discovery-the phys cal, social, polti-
cal, Intellectual, theological and spiritual"
Among the speakers announced are the names Ct
some very conspicuous free lovers, but We
miss that Of the Semiramis Of the wholc-thc
charming and LIBERAL minded Mrs. Branch, who
has rendered her name famous by her Mercer
street speech in Rutland, some few weeks ago.
1t would be pity, however, to have her talents
hid under busbcl and it is to be hoped that
che will be on hand to place her light in the
candlestck at Utica. We do not see how the
pbilanthropists can possibly get along without
Madame Branch. 1t would be the represen-
tation of Hamlet with the character Of the
Prince of Denmark omitted. After her splen-
did debut at Rutland the company cannot
manage to get along without her. Sue must
be there or the thing viii not draw full houses;
and if she be there then the reiormers will
have crowded houses and grand entertain
ment even though they may not succeed in
discovering the philosophers stone, Of which
they are in search.
The Pecksnifan convention does not soar
half 60 high as the phianthropist convention
does. II only proposes TO devise and consider
means to promote the better observance of the
Sabbath. And what is the instrument to the
great ends Is it to procure re-enactment Of
the blue laws OF Connecticut, which Condemned
men to total abstinence from hot dishes and
warm kisses during the twenty four hours Of the
Sabbath? Oh no. these modern puritans are
far more modest or lees seli-dcnying than their
progenitors. They only ask TO have the locks
on the State canals closed. A very moderate
request, indeed; and, considering the precious
little business done on the canals Sunday or
Monday, We think their whim might be grstided
without putting them to the trouble OF holding
convention, or without the risk Of provoking
q counter movement. Or let q compromise be
made with these SabbataIian folks We propose
that their lis.le eccentricity in regard to the
canal locks be indulged, If they withdraw ell
opposition to the running Of excursion plea
'urc trains on Sundays from oil our large cities,
as to give our toiling artisans and their
families an opportunity once week of breath
ing the pure air Of heaven, and refreshing their
hearts with a sight OF the lakes and rivers and
mountains and valleys Of this beautiful country.
Let this be done, and We will stake our repu,a-
ton on the assertion that these Sabbath rambles
In the woods and by the pleasant brooks will do
more for the humanizins Of our people than the
dull preachings Of the clergy, or the distribution
Of millions Of tracts on the proper obeers ancc
Of the Sabbath.
Who can doubt, al all events, that the world
win 10 considerably improved by the approach
irg convention the only danger Ia tha, the
millennium may come before we have had time
TO test the Atlantic telegraph. This Is won
derfal age. and these reiormcrs and Sabbats
rians are wonderful people.