The New York herald., 1872-09-15


sbility TO exist for 1t. 1t might gather tntelli-
gence with lightning speed from the closed book In
any characters on distant shelf or from Others
minds-that Is to say, from the working OF their
brains and reflection Of intelligence received by
them. The Impressions thus conveyed are as well
defined and as well understood by those cognlzant
OF them as are those perceived by other organs,
though all are as equally liable to deception oy
variety OF causes and Influences. as our eye, ear,
touch, smell or taste constantly deceive us. They
require alike the correcting exercise OF discrlmnat
ing Intelligence In the proper use and comprehen-
sion OF the perceptions obtained constituting the
gradually acquired art to separate and anayze
simultaneous Impressions and to draw more or less
Only when we become aware Of the imperfections
OF the other OF our senses and OF the errors
to which they give rise we learn to rely less upon
them. The somnambulist or the (genuine) clair
voyant-and every being has the faculty to some
extent-exercses the occult perception pre-emi-
nently when In that condition, either by his own
volitiOn by abstraction from portion all
mon perceptions under mesmeric influence, at Pc
cuar nervous eNcitability by disease or otherwise
vibrate simultaneously II one OF them is touched; |;
they sympathize. To bring fellow creatures
In sympathy with another their nervous systems
must be made to assume the same tension. 1t is
accomplished by working upon their sensibilities.
and most frequently by first rendering them en-
tirely passve music and incense are powerful
assistants. Some individuals are easily Influenced ;
others very diniculty and according to temporary
disposition. When the sympathy is established the
individuals are under the control OF the operator
who sways their feelings at will-iOr good or evil
and who may read their minds, like open books, by
refrain from touching other questions, the s0lu-
tions OF which seem easy by the key which have
tried to present to the public In these lines. The
single fact OF an occult or innate perception seems
to open field Of incOnceivaby large extent to the
student OF the human mind and OF its faculty to
explore external objects inaccessible TO the slght.
touch, &c, OF its pOSsessOr. H. OH.
NEW YORK. Sept, 1872.
How Catholic Schools Begin Their Term.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
One of the most interesting spectacles have
ever witnessed was the assemblage of the school
children in st. Francis Xaviers church. On Friday
morning services were held in the church for the
special purpose OF imporing light from on high to
guide the young worshippers on the unerring path
Of duty and truth while pursuing the classic
works OF the pagan ages or diving into
the depths of mathematics. This Is beautiful idea
noble conception; youth bending in humble sup
plication beneath the shadow OF the Cross, mplor1
ing light, strength and aid from Him who Is the
fountain of all knowledge, and from whom every
good and perfect gift flows. The centre part OF the
church was occupied by the students OF
the college numbering ana under the
The parOchial school boys, 400 strong, were
on the right entrance, and commanded by the
female parochal school girls 800 In number, were
seated on the left entrance, under the supervision
Jesuit G Sisters Of Hear who ee
leave their convent grounds Father Cazeau
preached sermon and made very good point
when he said ''educatiOn was the thermometer OF
society" When commngled with the leaven OF
gospel truths education Is good, and society must
ultimately attain a high standpoint In morality
Impugn these truths, discard them from the school,
erase them from the minds of the rising generation
and society will ere long fall beneath the zeroic
point in Christian morals. In order to answer
mans purpose his knowledge should cOrre-
spond to the particular Intentions he has
in view, but he should have only two
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and welfare in time and in eternity. n the child
iSto be imbued with the politeness and instruc-
lows here, why not train him also for high attain
ment in the society OF hereafter where virtue only
Is to he the recognized standard Of merit Would
any parent possessing the feelings of humanity say
his dog and child were equal both possessing mate
rial souls which require no training for the eysian
landsr
Expecting his dogs, his battles and his wives.
Myriads OF your readers, Mr.. Editor, would like
to have an editorial from your well timed and d.
rected pen on the all-vital and mOmentOus ques-
tiOn OF proper education ]. ]. Il.
The Inductive Method Misa pplicd.
NEW YORK. Sept. -, 1872
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
AS the question touching the differences between
the Christian and scientific camps continues to at
tract the attention OF thinking men more and more
every day, and as Dr. Carpenters recent assault
the scientists has lent additional interest to the
subject, have thought 1t not amlss to bring to
your notice paper read last month, by DR.. G. M.
O'Leary before the University Convocation
Of this State, In which the same Views are
advocated as those set forth in the
credit due to priority Of statement 1t undoubtedly
belongs to DR.. O'Ieary. The mistake OF Darwin,
ne
scientific theories consists In radical disregard Of
the true scientific method and reputation OF the
system OF inquiry which Aristotle introduced and
which the experience OF fifteen hundred years
sanctioned. In few words, the mistake OfmOdern
science, when attempting the solution of cosmc
application OF the s0called BacOnian or inductive
method, the application OF wrong method to soci0
logical and theological questions and the rejection
OF the sylOgism as an instrument for the elucida-
ton OF truth. AS these points are amply discussed
in the paper referred to IT is not ~ necessary
therefore, Of pointing out the mistakes OF recent
savans in their dealings with the problems Of cos
mic ana human genesis and destiny belongs to the
paper referred to- in proof OF which you invited
to examine the Ms. JUSTlTlA.
The Bible as an Authoritative Text
Book.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
II Is a favOrte dodge OF some lawyers, whose
talents are devoted manly to devislng means for
evading the law, when the testimony against their
client becomes overwhelming, to try to evade It's
force by seeking to destroy the credibity OF the
witnesses. Your correspondent, "Logos," in the
HERALD OF the 4th inst seems q little inclined to
follow In the wake Of these enrerprising lawyers
by attempting to destroy the foundation on which
not only the brotherhood Of mankind" but the
dearest hopes OF the Christian rest. 1t is
true that but few, If any, 'Intel
gent Christians" Of the present day claim that
every word between the lids of the Bible
was directly inspired and placed in the order IN
which 1t appears by Gods own hand Those who
make such claims are simply placing weapons In
the hands of such men as "Logos" who, in scent
ing out apparent discrepancies and contradictions
that would naturally occur in the transitions
through the great variety Of manners and customs
and forms OF speech that have marked the progress
of centuries imagine they have destroyed the credi-
bility OF all Bible testimony. The intelligent com.