Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-15

IHE ORIENTALs.-Bditor ofths St1r-D,ar 81, g.
feao iew DAYS since, with much pleasure in
tue SSlioha4 lntellgencer, an article from the
pedutLIdi ana Iuxuriant pen of my ancient and
esteemed friend, T. ii. : - i'm relation IN onr
distinguished visiters from Japan. His reference
10 the visit Of the wise men of the Fast IN the
ClauIe OF bethlehem was striking, if not appro-
pirate In following the guidance of the sinner
natural star, they were conducted TO the infant
leeI OF the RedeemOr of Mankind Science IL
pursued ~ docile spirit will naturally and in
II1llIoiy guide US TO Him ''who made the worlds {"
however important the visit of our recent uuests
may be In Its future results we hazard notbfng in
the lhtlmaton that the religion of our country
was not among the objects of their advent amon1
US us, ~ was, however, right that they should have
an opportunity of witnessing a religions assemble
ana our mode Of worshipping the Triune Jeh0
van. The Capitol of the nation was the most n
Proprlate place that could be chosen for them In
mL1ness ~ IavoraDly that sublime spectacle. The
venerable Chaplain of the House Of Representa-
tlVes would have furnished them with charmino
specimen OF a Christian minister whilst the al =.
PLclty OF the worship as conducted under his
dusP!ceS would have indicated the holiness and
spirituality OF the Being whom we adored NV
nfst impressions, therefore, were not favorable 10
tne apparent indifference which seemed to be ex-
nloited about affording to our distinguished quests
.uss uoIuohdl source OF qualification. Further
feneeuon, however, has convinced me of the wis
dom, In this respect, Of those who have the an
toorlzed management of their movements during
tne period OF their sojOurn among US Mankind
stnslLlve In reference To
thelr religion, and any attempt to disturb their
sentiments on that subject, il we would be sue
cessful, must be characterized by the most refined
dencacy and prudence. Whether coming 10 this
country Tor the first time, and under the 6eculiay
circumstances OF the case Ii would be wise IN
urge even the sacred religion of the Bible unon
thelr attention, is a question worthy of careful
consideration. There are events CONNECTED with
thelr past history relation to this subject which
should make us wise as serpents and harmless
as doves In our efforts to turn their attention
rom rom tne sun 10 the cross IL they chose to tole-
rate christianity In their native land and permit
our missionaries to teach their people that their
national emblem conveys false idea of religion
and that they should worship the Creator rather
than the creature, that would reverse the medal
aho 1usuiy the most earnest zeal for their re-
uen puon- But as the matter now stands il
strlkes me that our chief concern should be NOT
70 oSfken the bright prospects which are unfold.
.ns oeiore US Dy creating prejudices which In all
.oe !utufe VIII stand like armed men to hew down
tne uuth, ana prevent, perhaps, tor ages to come
the consuInmation Of the Christiansj hone NJ
was right for the venerable Chaplain of the ouse
OF Representatives to extend TO the Orientalsa
courteous Invitation to be present at the reli
services at the Capitol on the Sabbath day: and II
was also night, In my judgment under the cir
cumstdnces OF the case, for those having them in
charge coufteonsly to decline its acceptance and
the more so as the Embassy themselves are disin
clined TO be enlightened at present on the snbisrt
OF christianity When shall the time come so
long the subject OF prophecy and PRAYER, when
THIS earth shah become a glorious cathedral In
which all the nations of men shall bow AT the
same altar and worship the same Immaculate Re
deemer! Very respectfully,
SEPrIMUs TusrIN
WASHINGTON CRY, June 8, 1850.