The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-11

Goes with this ho'y thing
TIE love u al would recaia The one
Must to the other clog
Remember, tis DO common toy
mother sives-renember hoy.
The hymn " Ocean Grave, !" was then sung.
Captain Blunt veteran seaman, next intro
duced ard gave the audience OF his seafarng
perierce resuis yarn style He related several osca-
sions which he had hopes OF seeing land when
the hand Of seeing Providence sent him succor.
lie gave thrill Ing description OF the fearful position IN
which bimse ana his elder brother N viii st suffer-
ing alternately frou yellow fever and said that the audi
coud have idea whatever OF what sailor had 10
endure shpboard. He was listened 70 with deep AZ
tentop.
The Rev Mr. MuBuRS, Of Brooklyn, next came for
~arj and delivered eloquent and telling Speech des.
which had from the society sor year and
cu ling with an appeal for larger aid 70 the sailors, which
The exercises concluded by the choir singing an
quiste little hymn, called "The Mariners Song"
Ladies' Five Points Mission.
OPENING OF THE NEW COOPER RsTlrUrE--ADDREss
BY PETER COOPER.
The fourteenth anniversary Of the ladies' Home Me
scnary Society havrg charge Of the Five Points Msson
celebrated last evening In the public ball Of the
Onion Cooper Institute. This room which was for the
FIRST time opened last evening" located In the basement,
and occupies nearly the whole space OF the ground PLAN
measuring 1875 feet by &C. is entirely beneath the level
Of the sidewalk lighted by 900 jets Of gas and has
commodious seats for 500 persons in chairs similar TO
those used in the Academy Of Music though the msssve
building above is supported by eighteen iron pillars, the
view Of the stage but slightly obstructed The hall
crowded TO its ues capacity and many Of the audience
occupied seats in rooms under the sdewalkhe windows
Of which opened into the hall Tho children Of the
Mmsion to the plumber Of $50 occupied prominent stage
at the south opi Of the hall, and about SO more Who
could not be provided with seats, left at the Mission.
The children seemed to suffer much from the Intense
heat and the perspr alton poured copousy from tho
o those on The higher seats. The arrangements for
uatDg the hall are, no Sever said 10 be excellent,
hsus The foul air and supply It's place with fresh air Il
is 20 be hopci that viii work better than it did last
evening, or the heat in summer will BIO almost insuner
able.
Mr.. PETER COOPER called to take the chair which
he did amid much applause. When the cordial greeting
had Subsidies, he spoke rs follows
SPEECH
For this honor gentlemen and ladies', please accept my
thanks This nIst meeting 10 this hal-a hail that Is 70
be known hereafter a. the 'Bal OF Unon'-s event
that ~ith many others in this community, have ap,ci-
paeo with more thsn ordinary interest ns event by
which the second apartment In this building now brought
into practical operation 1t is intended that this building,
with all it, rents and revenues Of every and
WILL in the csuse Of the coming fab, be dedicated 10 the
advancement OF science In It's application to the various
usefu purpo OF lite. is, my friends to the applica-
ton of science 10 the laws Of life that must look for all
future Improvement In the condo or mankind Science,
my frjendf development Of the laws and methods Of
DeTty-laws 50 wiee and good never to require to
DO altered, amended or revoked. They, like their
author, will remain the same, without variable
ness or shsiow Of turning II is the power 10 know
and understand hese laws that elevates above the
wise application OF these laws that we must rely for
present salvation from all the possible evils TO which
Infinite WELDON has seen best to subject u.s. in order 70
perfect nature capable Of epdess pansion in know
ledge snd power over the material universe. To
pFh this infinite goodness has best 10 let feel
sensation Of hrpger and thirst in order that may
JOY be pleasure Of eating and drinking thus making every
enjoy Of fe grow out Of want, where ample means
provided for the qualification Of those wants Sepce
y rierds s the key to unlock the mysteries aud tres
sures Of nature, To unve is beauties and s blessings,
and thus 70 vi1dcate the ways o. God and 70 reconcile
to his Maker By showpga great and glorious purpose
shining through s the wonders OF Aim ghy power Yes,
The spacious armament on high,
With all The blue, ethereal eky,
And spangled heavens, shining frame,
Their great original proclaim.
The unwesricd sun from day TO day
Doth his Creators power display,
AND pubk hes 10 ev ~ land
The works OF an almighty hand.
B the proper business oil science 70 deal with and
demonstrate fsce, and especially the great fact that
the righteous or right doors are recompensed in the
earth, and much more the wicked and the sinner.
This, my friends, Is the greatest and most important
application Of science thai ever has been or ever can
be made FOR the eley alton OF II ie the i'm
portsnt because il takes hold Of moral and physical
nature, Offering 10 both encouragement and warning
Science my friends science will teach our children that
The path Of The just grows brighter and brighter 10 the
perfect cay, that VISIONS ways ways Of pleasant
n,ss, and that all her paths peace This sconce
when properly cultivated ana taught 10 children
not fail 10 vet them know that they placed BY their
Maker in the great garden Of the world 70 keep it, 70 sub
due u, add 70 work out great and glorious destiny This
will teach children that Heavenly Father
has given TO each talent, PORTION Of Inheritance
that each may bury in the earth squander his por
pr ra Of old bripS himself 70 van. scr the
very bucks that the swine feed upon. This very
wretehedners, growing out oil violated laws and wasted
blessisgs was Designed TO awaken tue siumberng and
degraded faculties or TO realizing OF hs true
nature condition; 70 show be IL afflicted
willingly, but OF necessity for hs profit. 10 Ill him with
his cwn ways t. make him sick IL his sins and Wiling
20 return 10 his Fa5er where there bread enough and
. spAre where giving .l not impovsrsh nor withhold
viii agree with that there " In reality moro true
pleasure TO be found by being KIND loving and affection
ate 10 his parcn,s and paymates ,oan be found In
qusfrenirg fighting and tormeDtng each other. Tne
poet spoke 70 The best feelings Of our nature whom ne
Know then, this ,rS.h---enopgh for man 70 know
Virtue acne s happiness below
The only point where human bliss stands SIN,
Al q tastes the good vithOu; a fall % IN
Where only vtrfne sure rc~srd received
Alike In what u takes and ~hat gives.
scienoe, my friends, VIII show children tina. the way
70 obtain pleasure and prosperity through he, the way
Of industry, the way OF honesty, the way OF economy
and especially Of temperance 10 al things When sci
enoe Ehs have rent tho vol Of iguotancs, 10
le, know the ,ruth and be made free BY rfres 70
look 70 The perfect Law, where al the elemen and
es.eoces Of universe are working IN harmony and ac
cordance with Almighty viii, ~ organize n In
dtvidusize ard mmostalizs minds formed 70 receive
knowledge Of universe into each, without dimins hing
science Of correct morss which The rule scsncs Of
Christianity. shali have brought lie and Immortality W
Igbt tgteOectual hfart OF shall
begin 10 krow and understand something of the true
dignity end responsibility Of being Then shsli
know cf . truth TIA, "msn s bu, little lower than an
angel" II, my friends, this building shall In any way
Contribute to spread The knowledge Of the Truth, and
tighten the load Of human sorrovs, then win be amply
ccmpensaied for all the toll and labor that have en-.
pended 70 bring Il % ~ present condition.
The children then sung, under the direction OF their
superbteDdeni, Rev. W. Van Meter, an impressive
song 1--WE come with song 10 greet you which they fol
lowed With sore, ooh Prate The Lord, both OF which
~ero much spplsuded.
Aiar prayer BY the Rev W. n. Mlburn, The bind
preacher and the singing d another song 1.-THE lord
my shepherd, the annual report read by Mr. j. G.
Martin, Of which an abftract follows
At The Corears Hook Mission three hundred and eight
children have attended the durrs the past year
W whom, with their families, eighty FIVE pairs Of shoss
twenty I'VE qui, and twelve hundred and forty pieces
Of wearing apparel have been distributed Az large
audience a. The Seventh ward schoolbouse would hold
has been gathered together FOR Div service the Sab
bath. OCCASIONALLY through the week: and the mis-
siopary hes faithfully visited and labered with bis charge
With encouraging results.
The Mission at the Five Points has been sgnslly pros
porous during the past year
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