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The New York herald., 1870-09-05
ST. FIAgCiS XAVIEg,S CHURCH.
Sermon by Rev. yIr. Monroe-The HermId,s
Religions Reports.

Sermon by Rev. NIr. Monroe-Th. HeraId's
Religious Reports.
small congregation attended high mass at this
church yesterday. sermon was preached by Rev.
Mr. Monroe, taken from the gospel OF the day. He
spoke OF the miracle OF the cleansing of the epers
described IN the gospel OF ST. Luxe, chapter seven
teen:-"And as he entered a certain village there
met him ten men that were lepcrs which stood afar
of: and they lifted up their voices, and said Jesus
master, have mercy on us. And when he saw them
he said unto them. Go, show yourselves unto the
priests. And 1t came to pass, that as they went
they we're cleansed. And one or them, when he saw
that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud
voice glorined God.h The preacher, after CIV
Ing briei description OF ieprosy, branched or into
AN ATTACK
on the relglous notices given in every Mondays
HERALD. He objected to having every denomna.
ton OF religion noticed together, ana was severe on
Inc subject OF CRITICISMS on church music. He re-
ferred 10 the choir In latler disp0raging terms,
giving Duresque criticism or II IN sucn terms as
these:-''MisS SO and so acquitted herself very
creditable manner IN the very difficult solo she se-
lected, aud the performance Of MOzartis Twenty
NTH Mass there Is Twenty fifth Mass OF MOZart's
was exceIent. Mr. rEingumbOb presided at the
organ with MS usua! skill"
The music yesterday was complete success in an
artistic point OF view, and did not deserve the strc.
lures OF the reverend preacher. MOzart's "Mass No.
~ was sung by the full choir chorus with all the
perfection OF ensemble ana religious feeling it called
FOR, and the beautiful A0nnS Del, soprano solo,
received 1ull justice AT the hands OF Miss Teresa
Werneke. Signor Tamar0 sang an "Ave Maria
tenor solo, at The Oiertory with sympathetic express
slon and tenderness. Music Is OF the chief hand
maIdenS OF relglon and attracts people to the
church tan the dreariest hOmlly ever uttered in the
pulpit. Rev. Mr. Giackmeyer was the celebrant az
Digh mass, and his fine, cultivated voice gaVe n
charm 10 the beautiful ritual OF the Catholic service.
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SERVICES IN BROOKLYN.
NASSAU STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.
Names Written In Heavem-Sermon by the
Rev. DIR. GALLAGHER.

Names Written In Heavem-Sernon by the
Rev. DIR. Gallagher.
In the entire City OF Churches with the exception
OF Henry Ward Beecher, there Is not a more eccen.
trio and withal popular preacher than the Rev. Dr.
Gallagher. An lrlsnman and a nationalist he is a
most advanced Baptist and a young minister OF the
broadcast and most liberal views. With the gift Of
el0quence, which he possesses in small degree he
has most beautiful brogue and a fexible voice.
Profoundly convinced OF the truth Of the dogmas
which he proclaims from his pulpit his overnowing
humor and native Irish wit sparkle through his dis
course. He despises the rules which ordinarily gov
ern ministers OF the GOSPEL when explaining the
Scriptures, and rarely succeeds In finishing an
hours discourse without
AN EXHIBITION OF DROLLERy
either In matter or manner which at least COM
mands tho attention OF his congregation. What
other preachers would not dare to introduce he
uses effectively in his sermons, and anecdotes ibes,
and humorous illusions are used ia apt illustration
of his themes. But perhaps Mr.. Gallagher
is never more effective than when in pathetic
mood, his sweet voice being under perfect com
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ST. GEORGES CHAPEL.

A German View of the War-Kenxstenberg,
but Strauss.
Rev. DR.. Fleiscnbacker had quite numerous con.
gregation yesterday, on Fourteenth street. near
avenue A. This congregation has been built up by
Rev. DR.. Schrauner and when he left. it was, as 10
were, without a leader, but "Od Trinity" OF which
ST. Georges chapel was chip. did not let the
young sprout go astray. Hence, Rev. DIR. Flesch.
DacKer, one OF the few German Episcopalian dvines
was called and very gladly took the pulpit. And
yesterday he spoke from st. Luke X, 2o--"But he,
willing TO Justify himself, sad unto Jesus-'And
who Is my neignbOr|"
The reverend gentleman, after giving short dis.
course OF the meaning OF the text said that in con-
sderatlOn OF the present circumstances it was not
Hence he had selected the text-"ADd who is our
neighbOrf" The poor Samaritan who found the
Jew on the roadside did good work; but the Work
OF the Christian in the present tfme was much more
important and much more significant not only on
account OF Tie demands Of humanity but also be-
cause the present war in Europe was war OF the
PROTEsrANTS AGAINST CATHOLICISM,
ana victory has been given 10 the Germans by the
great and overpowcring Will OF God. In order that
christianity NAV be SO firmly established III Ger
many thai it may help TO replace those ideas OF
lrancendental philosophers which seem deny the
existence OF God, while every step Of mankind
proves His influence.
In the war in Europe, the speaker continued, the
Germans defended truth, justice and liberty az
known in the Protestant Episcopal ritual, and
government. The defeat Of the French, though
somewhat more rapid than he, the speaker, had ex-
pected, was, however,
NOT ALTOGETHER SURPRISING.
Where truth and justice were, even the biggest
ARTILLERY Of the first Napoleon could not avail. In
conclusion Rev. DR.. Fieischbacker congratulated
himself and his congregati0n-not forgetting his
countrymen generally-that by the defeat Of the
French was now given to the Germans to lead the
world, and the speaker hoped that this privilege
Will be used In the spirit OF Hengstenbelg and OF
Strauss.
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always been 30 and will be 10 while there m n ana
guilt In The world. tie next pr0cee'ied to speak OF
Gods spiritual manifestations Of love- Chief vi all
Ills manifestations WAS
THE ArONEMENT.
How clear all hrs other acts was revealed-the
depth and breadth Of the divine love When We
look In The book Of nature we see indications OF love,
anu yet much that " inclined 10 starte and shock
our faith IN this great divine doctrine. we mud
diseases In the air, IN water In everything. Sorrow
IL greatly prevalent, and deep anguish and death.
Oh ms NE The afonement was To reconcile men TO
Goo Many millions to-day were being bencnted by
tnis atonement,Ithoughn not vet having experienced
its deep, mysterious blessings in change OF heart
through Jesus Chr.st. In
rnE INCARNATION
OF the saviour Cod had revealed his love. Tie God
mad uwelt In that human body. The lninite was
mnifest TO the children or men In Jesus Christ. In
Him was perfect divinity-ihe iulness oil the God
nead. Behold His human suffering He wept at
the grave OF Lazarus as lie prayed in the garden OF
Gethsemane; M He wept over Jeruseem; as He
looked down upon the city from the heights OF
Ohvei rne sinner asks how he may know that
God h love. IL rs revealed In everything. No lam
guage can describe the love OF God The
dead languages could not tell the depth and extent
OF this love. God so loved the world that lie gave
HIS only Son 10 save IL irom SIN IL is love that Is
higher man heaven, deeper than hell and more
1ul to-day as when Christ died on tie Cross. He
died once for all. His love Will
WASH AWAY ALI. SINS.
Every sin and stain shall he removed. This love
avalls Tor AL. There ~ not man In the world that
need DC lost The way TO redemption IL open to
everybody Why are not men more alive TO the
love OF GOdS IL Is because they are ignorant they
are absorbed in everything else. Did they study
this an they study science, the Professions the
trades and war and eiatesna anship, they would all
appreciate this love, and all thr0Ugh the broad UNI
verse would be blazoned the words, God Is love-
singing, prayer ana benedicti0n closed the eXer-
c1ses.
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RIVER THIEVES RAMPANT.

Bark at Anchor Boarded by Pirates or ths
Port-They arc Rcpulsed Without Loss.
Since the Saul ana Hewlett crime OF murder In
our bay several years ago. OF the terrible des-
peradoes Of that TX have attempted more daring
outrage than was perpctrated yesterday morning
or the Battery. The bark George Walker recently
arrived from Cow Bay. there lying at
anchor, was boarded about haf-past one
Oclock--the crew at that hour having "iurned
in" TO recuperate from a long voage-
by three OF these river cutthroats whose
intention was to rob the vessel OF all the available
property lying around her cabin and decks. The
first intimatiOn the tired crew had OF the presence
OF this piratica trio was the discovery by the mate,
then lying In his BERTH OF one OF them fumbng IN
his pantalO0ns pocket SO the foremost
thief OWNED that the mate was watching his move
ments, lie Immediately drew q pistol and jumping
TO his head. ana intimated that If he
male the slightest ouicry ne would blow
his id bloody roof on, and that sailor not desr-
ing his scalp removed at that particular moment,
thought 1t better policy TO keep his "hatchn closed.
While the thief was besitating whether would blow
the mates head OF or not he took good care TO move
toward the gangway leading to the deck. at which
movement the mate took courage, and cried aOnd To
the captain, VINO Was sleeping In an adjoining
bat thinking it arose from the crew dId
not arise until the clear distinct outcry OF his ON.
aware that 1t was something else than the crew ION
lark At once grasping his pistol the captain
rushed to the deck but the rascals had meanwhile
reached their boats and LEFT the mates pantal00ns
on deck undis,urbed, and were out OF sight before
the artillery brought to bear upon them could 10
effective.
This attempt at robbery 10 some would appear TO
he trivial matter, bat the desperate character Of
che men who make the vessels at anchor on the
more than especial prominence AZ this time. These
raids are maze almost nightly. and the police do
not attempt TO prevent them. Some remedy IL
needed, AMI the poor sailors Of the port do
IRON what source IL comes.
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held up the story OF youth In Pennsylvania for an
example, who, having nothing TO Ofrer In money
wrote his name IN large capitals In the subscription
book, and added a" give niyselfn SO, he concluded,
CATION OF the Christian faith, not only IN West
Africa, but also IN every other part Of the world
where his services were needed.
inen, aIter the usual prayers, the meeting broke
mp and The congregation allowed to examine the
general aspect OF the newly opened church. The
by an overnanging dais which has the form OF a
large shell The whole pulpit, altar, the chairs the
pews, anu In fac everything, are carved in oak IN
painted beautifully and the organ Is very appropri-
ave 10 the extent OF the assembly room as ITS tones
ao no', as In many other churches. have such o
SVEN MS 10 drown The words or the psalm.
Az before stated the congregation was very large
and evidently pleased with the whole arrangement
OF the interior OF their church.
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CALVARY BAP FIST CHURCH.

lsod's Prcscnce-sermon by tho Rev. X. s..
Macarthur.
Yesterday morning, In the Calvary Baptist churcn,
The Rev. r. ). Macarthur. pastor, preached a most
eloquent and exhaustive sermon. He took for nj g
text "Lo am with yon always, even INTO the
end of the world;" Matthew xxvui., ~, and spoke
az follows
OF these words as Of many other parts OF the Scrip
ture IL may be said that familiarity with them
robs them of half their significance. Could we hear
lem now in our maturer years Separated from all
che associations which make them familiar they
would assuredly startle us Who Is he
~hn daTes to SPEAK In his owp name
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Ailusion Ia the FrancO-Prussian Wnr-Pecu-
Iinrlt;es OF Pastor and People.
This church. located on Sixth avenue and FIJI
teentn street. was but sparsely attended with wor-
shippers yesterday morning. and the excess OF
females was very remarkable. While waiting for
the congregation to gather, which they did very
slowly, couple OF male members engaged In earnest
conversation about the war. The triumph Of the
German arms was extolled, and the present condi.
ton OF France was deemed fitting rebuke TO the
arrogance with which
NAPOLEON PROVOKED AND BRGUN THIS WAR.
The surrender Of 100000 men without fighting was
commented upon as something remarkable
and almost unheard OF. As the members
passed passed into tn the church ur one ,, and another
religious MINDED threw IN expressions OF faith in
GODS delence OF Protestant Germany and the with
Srawal dr.; val Of the French troops from Rome thus eay
sidered sign OF weakness not only in France but
Ia Romanism IL was predicted that the former
declines and wanes away.
Tue reverence with which the people, young and
might be proHtabiy initiated by English Protestant
churches.
THE PASTOR,
Rev. F. W. GeissenhaiDcr very primitive old gen.
tleman, recognized one member after another by
nod or smile, and left the pulpit to converse with
arrived he took from drawer in the altar table his
clerical vesmenis and robed himself In presence of
the congregation.
THE CHOIR
sang an anthem and MI. Geissenhaincr offered up
short prayer which followed by thirty sixth
selection Of PsalMs sung by the choir and audience
Then the pastor read portion Of Scripture relating
the story Of the woman OF Samaria at Jacobs we'll
and this was followed by the 223tn selection, cnanied
by the Choir Two small boards hung each gal
lcry to apprse the choir and the people what seec-
ions are 10 he sung. These selections metrec sed
from the Old and New Testaments, and assert ana
enforce some doctrine matter OF laith, and are
read and sung by al the people.
THE SERMON
was plain and earnest on the duty and i'm
portance of prayer, a. Illustrated by the example OF
Jesus Christ, whose Willingness to hear and ability
TO answer were beautifully illustrated A merely in
cdental reference was made TO the Prussian war as
being III some respects an answer TO the prayers OF
GODS people Tor success OF their arms over those OF
France. The sermon was or an eXpostOry charac-
ter throughout ana was most devoutly listened 10.
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A CATHOLIC HOSPITAL IN JERSEY
CITY.

Laying the Corner Stone by Bishop BayIey-
sermon by Father Hccker-An Imposing
Procession.
The laying OF the corner stone OF the new Catholic
Hospital in Jersey City took place yesterday alter
noon. Bishop Bayley otlciated, and was attended by
Fathers Senez, Hennesscy McNulty Connolly, Smith,
Cannon ana De COncio. Mayor O'Nei, DIR. Prem
dergast DR.. Mitchell, Dr. varcS and several promi
nent citizens were the platform. The site OF the
building is a very commanding ON Hamilton
square. The institution Will be III charge Of
THE GOOD SISTERS
whose efficiency in the care of the sick and wound
ell IL too well recorded to need any eulOgy. Some
OF the abest physicians OF Jersey City have been
engaged and every attendance VIII be given to the
suffering inmates. There Is institution Of which
the city stands SO much in need. Jersey City has
been in most neglected and anomalous condition
in the matter OF asylums for the Sick and wounded.
ton, Is sevenryelght by twcnty-six feet, ana VIII
contain thirty three rooms, with an aggregate OF
100 beds. new wing Will be added in the course
Of a year or two.
THE PROCESSION.
At halr-past four O'clock procession, composed OF
seven Catholic societies, moved along Jersey avenue
TO Hamilton square IN the following Order:-The
pupils OF the Christian schools OF St. Marys headed
by the Christian Brothers in charge; St Mary's
Temperance Society," OF HoboKen; Hlbernian So
ciety OF Jersey City; st. Parlcks Total ADst nence
Beneyoent Association Of Jersey city, Father
Mlchael's Temperance Society, and st. BOniface
(Germanl Temperance Society Ali these were under
the direction OF Grand Marshal Francis II. Nc
Donald.
After the ceremony OF laying the corner stone was
concluded. Bishop Baylcy bestowed the Papal bene
dctiOn on the assembled multitude. The sight was
really grand anu impressive.
TuE SERMON
was preached by Father Hecker, VINO, after calling
the attention OF his hearers the great value OF the
institution about 20 be completed said that he would
take occasion TO say few words on the validity Of
the Catholic Church. religion which VIII not bear
such scrutiny as the Catholic Church undergOes
s false. The temple OF Chrst's Church on
earth is symbOcaI Of the Kingdom Of heaven. Her
priests, with their rich vestments: her atars with
their tapestry and gorgeous decorations; her music,
discOursng in the language OF the angels, form the
sublime picture OF the communion OF Catholics with
their Creator. 1t is only in the Holy City that the
beauty and adornments OF the churches could De
seeh IN perfection. Father Hecker adverted 10 his
late visit to Rome the deep impression produced
on his mind by the solemn spcclacles he witnessed
there,
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ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH.
The Victory ofthc Prussians-- Disc curse by the
Rev. DIR. WedeIxind.

The Victory ofthc Prussians-- Disc curse by the
Rev. DIR. Wedelind.
The English Lutheran Church Of st. James, East
Fifteenth street, was reopened yesterday with SER
mon by the pastor, DR.. Wedekind. The church is
very appropriately fitted up and the congregation
assembled was pretty large consisting chiefly Of
ladies, who were apparently very much pleased
with the general aspect OF the church as well as
with the large attendance. After the first blessing
In which the Rev. DR.. Wedekind offered thanks
giving for the victory OF the German armies, and,
after a hymn sung by the congregation, DIR. wede-
kind rose TO the chair and delivered a sermon,
taking for his text the third OF the tenth chap
ter OF the Book Of Judges-'1 have message rrom
God unto thee"
QUEER CONPARISoN.
In the course OF very eloquent discourse he de.
monstraied that this word applied to the world in
general and to the Protestanfs in special; then he
went on 10 compare our Lord Jesus Christ with King
william, or rather with Won Noltke, and to prove
that the victories won by Him were far superior to
the victory Sedan: that He was more skil'ui and
experienced general than Won MOltke &c. At the
close Of the sermon he continued with numbering
voice exulting In the victories OF the Protestant
armies over the Catholic.
The armies that have won the battles from the
ducton OF Protestant ideas into the Catholic country
OF France the fruits Of which will soon show. Who
THE MAN IN ROME,
who only a short time ago proclaimed his own In
fallJbty and cursed every man that Is not OF this
belief win be fugitive, seeking shelter with the
same Power that he has cursed above all. Already
ID the most Catholic Of all countries, Spain, the
Protestant faith has made such progresses that In
the course Of The last three years we count more
than 70, 900 believers IN our faith.
After having delivered himself OF this speech the
Rev. DR.. Wedekind proposed the Lords prayer, and
then ne announced TO the congregation that the
lectures, &c, In the Sunday school would begin
Tnnc nnV ~
invited all the ladies OF the congregation to assem-
bic as formerly at the residence OF Mrs. White, cor
ner OF thirteenth street and Second avenue, and to
resume their labors for the benefit or
THE LUTHERAN MISSIONARIES
on the west coast OF Africa as he mad learned that
last week vessel had left this port to take sup
plies TO the missionaries In that part Of the world.
Having Informed HIS mock that the missionaries
wege proceeding successfully in their labors be then
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and honored by God he was si1n imperfect and do
PRAYED, and by nature far from God as any being
VINO ever walked the earth, excepting only Jesus
Shrist himself In calling Elijah TO ms WORK
GOD DID NOT LIFT HIM
above the common fralties OF life and his career
SHOWS remarkable examples OF the extremes OF
laitn ana doubt hope and despair, courage and
cowardice. And yet, with all his fraites and SINFUL
.enoencles, he Was made the fundamentally OF q
press WORK and m direct answer to his earnest
prayers many wonderful miracles were performed.
ne Apostle In exhorting believers 10 more earnest
pnyer, selected this example because the famine
from wnich ELIJAH prayed for relief was q national
ines WHICH are widespread and UNIVERSAL
Ihis incident teaches that simple waiting for Gods
p,essnss is not enough. Men must pray In order to
receive them Elijah believed Gods promse that
the famine should end, but did not neglect 20 prav
Tor ram Men may now enjoy the same privileges
inat the prophet dia Goo win bestow faith accord
work they win have his faith When Ei,iah sen. nIs
servant to watch Tor rain ne bade him
LOOK TOWARD THE SEA
This Indicates thar God uses established laws I'm fo
nlling his plans, ana should lead men TO make nae
or his established means OF grace. lie could un-
doubtedly convert and bless them in bathrooms hut
10 ~ more natural 10 expect this In churches ana
there men should look for his blessings
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SERVICES AT LONG BRANCH.
Sermon on the Fuincss 0i Gods Love, mt the
Methodist Centenary Church - President
Grant Present.

Sermon the Fuincss Of Gods Love, Mt the
Methodist Centenary Church - President
Grant Present.
LONG BRANCH, Sept 4, 1870.
The great dimnuton in the number of sOjourners
here made marked difference IN the attendance to-
day at the various Churches At the Methodist Cen
tenary church, however, whose congregation is
mainly made up of The resident Villagers there was
about the usual number present. Among those at
tending here was
PRESIDENT GRANT,
who was accompanied by his sons, Ulysses S. Grant
Jr., and jesse He TOOK the pew he IS in the habit
OF occupying, in front OF the pulpit The prelim
nary exercises were conducted by Rev. Mr. Graw
the pastor; Rev. Mr. Newell and Rev. Mr.. Shay OF
Louisiana. After singing the hymn beginning with
the verse,
Alas and did my Saviour bleed;
And did my Sovereign die =
Did he shed his sacred blood
For such poor worm AS II
Rev. Mr.. Graw preached
THE SERMON.
The subject was 'Thc fnness OF Divine loves and
the discourse upon it was most mpressivey de-
vered. lie took his text the First Episte OF ST..
John, w., I6-"God IL love.u There was, he stated
III the Bible no more encouraging text than this. 1t
proclaimed the great chief attribute Of the God
head. The Universas,s think Gods love Is 80
boundless that He saves all alike hereafter-the
wicked, unrepentant murderer on the gal
lows equally with the lifelong devoted saint.
Such was the Interpretation they placed
upon the love OF God. The great provision
Cod had made to remove sin from the heart and to
make better the world and holier mankind showed
the essence ol His love- That we might the
wickedness OF sin God had prescribed penalties for
every violated law. the moral well as the physical
What would be the condition OF q family II there
was no punishment for dsobedience Of children ?
What would be the condition OF government II all
we're allowed to commit oil sorts OF crlIRa and
escape punishment. The government In
PUTTING DOWN THE REBElIIoN
only inflicted the penalties following disobcdience
OF Its laws. As to God His plan Of government Is
based in love. lie Furnishes as well as rewards IN
love. He does everything through love. God
is infinite In power and 1t is this that inspires
with fear and ave. We realize that he Is being OF
Omnipotent power; that He can crush us with His
breath. We entertain feelings OF awe and fear when
In the presence OF our superors, as, for instance,
the
CHIEF MAGISTRATE OF THE NATION,
who has great power. The man OF the world realizes
| the fact that God Is mysterious being, and this
adds To ms fear. Another cause making our spirit
fear God II a sense OF guilt II was tins that made
Adam hide himself In the garden Of Eden. II LAS