The New York herald., 1872-10-20

not God perfect right to innct upon the Egyp
tians any punishment He might see proper without
subjecting Himself to the charge OF robbery?
We have an Illustration OF this fact in the history
OF our own country. For more than two hundred
years numerous people were in Egyptian-like
bondage until their cry ascended up to heaven and
the dogs of war were unlO0sed and spread death
and destruction throughout the land. sacrificing
thousands upon thousands OF valuable lives and
costing many hundred millions OF dollars, and,
although 1t is universally conceded to be the Lords
doing, no one thinks OF charging Him with In.
Justice. Reference Is also made to the sacred his
t0rian as the cruel old priest who Is capable OF
another means OF throwing doubt upon the Scrip
lures Nothing is said about the transgressions
OF the Midianites, on account OF which the wrath
OF God was stirred against them, and Moses was
chosen as agent for the execution Of that wrath
Many things, which were perfectly consistent with
the customs OF the times even less than four thou
sand years ago, are now in an age which can
scarcely hang woman for murder, considered
almost rs the work OF demons Yet the great point,
the one upon which Investigator" lays the most
stress, is the statement that Moses led OF the
land OF Egypt the immense number OF about three
millions OF people. Referring to the fact Of Moses
being the son of Jochebed, the sister OF Kohath,
one OF the seventy who entered Egypt, slnvestl-
gator" would convey the idea that the sojourn 10 10
There are two facts 10 which wish to call atten-
tiOn. The first is this Although Moses mother
was the sister OF Kohath she was not born until
after their entrance into the land OF Egypt. (See
Numbers XVI 6sl The second is the fact M state stated
ties. prior to the birth OF Moses, exceeded the
Egyptians in number, and the testimony concern
ing them Is they multiplied and waxed very mighty.
time or exitj IN which TO multiply and the account
does not seem so very far outside the bounds Of be-
II might be well for "Investigatorv to notice what
immense ~ strides IN the lime Of progress have 6 been
years ago she was British colony; now sne is q
mighty mighty Republic, with population Of over forty
There is one more thought in regard to the rate
OF increase. The Israeitish women considered 1t
lily Of children; the women Of the present age CON
slider 1t, II not positive Disgrace to say the least
very inconvenient. Then, as II not satisfied with
the Old Testament, the New Is approached. The
impression made here is that the writer knows
learned from other sources. Indeed. the Whole posi-
tion very nearly resembles that Of the dog that
contents himself TO gnaw the bones while some
one else eats the meat. And yet investigator has
the hardihoOd and presumption to say:-"When
Moses infamous record and his fabulous accounts
Of Creation, Dcluge. Egyptian plaques and incredi-
BILE feats Of barbarous age are q little
better cleared up and relieved from the suspicion
and Obscurity in which they lie concealed
we shall be better prepared to base our arguments
upon the infallibity OF the Scriptures Well, who,
that attempt to raise objections against a book
that has been the object OF so much research, and
Is to-day received and acknowledged as Gods
truth by all the principal nations OF the earthp But
enough of this; the animus OF the whole thing ap-
pears to be to Introduce investigation in regard
TO certain revea eatiOns said to be made in the pres
ence OF DR.. Henry Slade, OF Philadelphia. "lnvest
gatorn says the Doctors honesty Is undOubtcd
This is questionable. Admitting all that is stated
In regard to the communication being written,
what evidence have we that the Doctor cannot ex-
plain 1t upon other principles than that Of spirit
explain it, does that prove that no one else can
account for it9 The joining Of hands across the
S to a pS nr vey
merstical influences the proposition ''lnvestiga-
tor" starts out with, that belief and steadlas
Is too important and too sacred thing to fix upon
any other than scientific evidence and positive
demonstration, yet Is willing to accept the theory
Of there U
may be in existence abundance OF evidence.
Awaiting further developments. will close with
divinity OF Jesus Christ he does what devils and
damned spirits never have been known to do.
REV. E. CLIFFORD.
Plain Talk for Intelligent Readers About
tho Bible.
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
The letter signed Investigator" in the HERALD
excites my attention. With reference to the Bible
and its errors beg to state that it Is q grain Of
of chaff in a bushel OF wheat. There Is quite
enough Of that which ia good in 1t to prevent that
which is bad In II from hurting any one, provided
1t be read and received In proper spirit. 1t is a
collection mostly Of spiritual information conveyed
to prophets or spiritual mediums of whom--wlth-
out reference to His divinity-Christ was the chief
or most perfect. Now, spiritual influence is OF
two kinds-good and bad-and all but
Christ were and are liable to follow out
the promptings of evil influence; even the prophets
were unwi ttingly In some instances under such in
iiuence Therefore, In reading some portions OF
prompts you to believe are repugnant to good
teaching, ask yourselves, Would Christ have sup
ported such course OF acti0nf Would He have
an ctiOnad n TT that iudUinD
from His life upon earth, He would not, then you
may iairly put down such as proceeding, from evil
influence. and not by the will OF God. Christ must
be the touchstone OF truth In all doubts.
nave come over fourteen thousand miles under
sRe spruas aaa ssre e fearful ac
that the nearer you get to the truth the
greater the danger to the soul. There is
that soul absorbing feeling we call sympathy among
them, than is to be found with the doctrinal Chris
the writing on the slate have no hesitation in
stating 1t to be cheat, and defy any number OF
spiritual mediums to prove the contrary in my
presence. II investigator" honestly believes II to
be true then she must have unknOwngly written
1t herself under magnetic or mesmeric influence;
this matter. The assertion that spirits can, with
out mortal agency, hand flowers to persons trace
drawing Is equally untrue and Impossible;
Are Members OF the Theatrical Profession
Necessarily Sinful!
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
One of the most instructing and interesting OF
the many features in your valuable journal are the
sermon reports. In reference to this fact would
like to say few words on page four, column three,
giving the proceedings at Madison square Presby-
terian church. Mr. Collins, In his report OF the
version OF young man, says "He had been trav
elllng with the Black Crook Company. His
father and mother are now with cir
Gus, and altogether he and they had been
pretty hard cases." You will pardon me for
occupying your time In debating Mr. Collins method
of II ttinU tho caae Aa stands there fs hut ono