The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-09

shrek OF a drown ing world Inspiration decares that
S " sne beam on wings OF 1 cham
with message from the outer world ssThe ambassador
presents his credentials his message and departs
TO make way for the impa,.en throng behind They
duly accredited from coui, tess smiling landscapes
robed In living green laced with silver streams golden
VIII Towers and ssswssd WITH the ram drops sos ans &c"
their garments OF white as virgin vestal before her
shrine, bearing the neaments Of beauty OF the human
face divine But though sght the monarch Of ' sen
ses the has In respects the advantage We can
see In only one direction at time can hear from all
And those who have most deeply studied the subject de-
was beautiful belief Of the aucients that the whole
empyrean above was vast temple, ringing with the
sweetest music, which only favored could hear.
Is this all fableS Have not the of the dying
times caught bursts Of tho angelic mnstrelsy that
not world full of melody ears attuned har.
mouyf What prima donna ever uttered note SO
sweet as the red breasts FIRST carol IN spring. When did
blaze Of days Nor is Insects and birds alone that sing
All nature Is meodQps, and uters perpetual benedicton
ia song Iu choir Is summoned from every part Of
tion. The grand old harper makes the waves OF the
mighty deep his sounding keys. He smites the forest
and every tree becomes Tyre and every quiverng leaf
string eloquent with the diviuest music. Under his
magic touch the rustng corn claps Its hands and SINGS
sweeter than ever Memnon's ~ a. sunrise played.
Al earth is natures vast caerai through whose lofty
lastly, eye and ear hath failed is left to mssins-
ton to conceive Of Heaven, am vhat marvels has not
this wonderful faculty achieved What wonders have
poets not conceived and artists deneated upon the
almost breathing canvassp But his mighty magi-
nation must have come short, for II has not
entered into the heart OF the things which God has
prepared for them that love him. Brethren, into the
oyment Of that priceless legacy have santed dead al
ready entered They have passed behind the curtain and
may be sweetly looking down upon us today How much
could they teach that do not know Of the nestma
BILE treasures that await US hereafter These riches may
be ours We will To Of US in few months years
at most, the curtain will rise and disclose the amazing
scene. Then perish earth and welcome Heaven.
But remember there Is priceless condition annexed
to this priceless heritage. is only for those who love
God. Have we that lover There is nfalible test.
They are the words Of Jesus Christ "lf we love me,
Ghost. "Bessed are they that do his commandments,
that they may have right to the tree Of life and may
enter IN through the gates into the city"
The services closed by the singing OF the hymn by the
whole congregation commencing
Nsne-Duke Street.
Lord how delightful It's to
whole assembly worship thee
At once they sing at once they pray;
They hear Of heaven, and learu the way
The religious services a perfect The
united congregation assisted in the singing, and tho
Of the preacher.
During the day the camp visited by upwards of
them was Hon John Van Buren, Col NJ Cor ,oran Major
Nugcnt and Engineer f. X. Kirker, OF the Sxty-nnth
regiment; Major Haleck Of the Ninth regiment Alder
man Adams, and F. B. Martin ageat OF the Norwich and
Worcester steamboat line.
committee from the Eighth regiment consisting of
Major Wentworth Captain Frazer and Leutenants John
son and Burr visited the camp waited Colonel Lcf
ferts and rendered 10 his regiment through him.
cort on their return to this city, The kind 0icr was
promptly accepted.
1t was hoped by many that Lieutenant General Scott
would visit the encampment sometime during this week.
but in answer 10 the invitation to him, he returned
the following frank answer
WET PoIyr, July 7, 1860
DEAR SR-Beng temporarily lame, pray you will
pardon me for declining the invitation of visiting
regiment at Staten Island which has done me honor
call Its camp OF instruction by my name and have long
honored the noble corps Its well earned title OF National
Guard at Richmond Boston Washington and frequent
occasions at home, where, do not think II too much
say, they have been instrumental in unfolding law and
order and protect the lives and the property every
citizen, In the last resort. but admire the
high moral tone, steady valor and discipline Of the
Seventh regiment Of New York Volunteers.
Col. n. ILIrERrs. WINFIELD SCOTT
General Hall viii visit the encampment on Wednesday
and will DO received with the honors due his rank.
The Zouave Cadets Of Chi ago. shortly expected TO
rive In this city, will visit the camp on Friday next.
The Staten Island ferry boats every hour with
the trains the Staten Island Railroad which runs
within short distance of the camp