The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-04

readers that are Interested IN the question: Where
Regarding the Rev. John Anketsel's Canother Of
your protest In behalf OF those High
Churcnmen who would regard any imputation OF
suit which could be Oered 10 them, :" let ada the
remark that such men little know how danger
GUS the SOIL Is on which they stand. Pius TX, in
speaking OF this class OF Puseyites graphically COM
pares them 10 church BELLS which, though remain
Ing themselves outside the Church, call numberless
wOrshlppers into IT, There Is certain natural logic
IN the human mind that cannot be arrested ut will
IN its course. The principle that individual reason
has to decide in matters OF latin, a principle SET
lortn by Luther Calvin and Others has led to abs0-
iate negaton or Protesantsm IN the WIDEST accep-
authority OF the Church the c0nsciences OF men.
principle adopted by Rtuaisllc Protestants, must
M. GREB
COnsecrated Wine in Trinity Church.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Knowing that you always strive to sustain the
truth and correct misstatements take occasion
Through the columns OF your paper to correct the
1ollowing:-The Rev. Joshua d. Bradley, in deliver
ing mis- farewell sermon to his congregation, said he
would rather see poor, ignorant woman worship
black image or the blessed Virgin IN Spain than 60
into Trinity church vestry and see bottle labelled
'C0nsecrated Wine." In contradiction OF this would
say that have been frequently present at the cee-
Drat0n OF the eucharlstlC service at Trinity, and
bratnr clergy the remainn az
elements, with due reve ence, before leaving the
chance strictly adnerng to the rubnc OF the Prayer
BOOK The wine referred to by the Rev. DR.. Bradley
was wine set apart for use at communion, but was
not yet consecrated. In conclusion would say that
In no parish are they so exact In this respect as In
good old Trinity. speak nom personal observance
for number OF years anu III aeIence Of the truth.
C0rTuptto 0ptimt pesstnsa. +. G.
Mrs. Badeau's Account Of Thomns Paine.
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
Your reporter who interviewed Mrs. Badeau very
sensbly remarks that those who call themselves the
disciples of Thomas PANE have been In the habit OF
eul0gizing man concerning whom they really
know almost nothing. 1t is q singular fact that,
while the name OF the man Is widely celebrated.
very few people have any knowledge Of his true
history or character. A few years ago 1t was my
good fortune to meet with mass Of valuable and
nterestng Information on these points, derived not
.as slss q sA: y Ppm =; 81; FRIENDS
continued oil their lives to believe IN the d0cfClnes
he taught, and with whom ne resided for much
The .Mrs. Barnweli'' whom the old lady mentions
IS "a sensible woman" and not deserv-
ing TO Be an SeSs .; was
whom Paine estranged from her husband and
brought her with him to this country. They had
resemble his father In appearance and disposition.
Paine's lawful wife, who appears to have been re-
him when he left England. That ne never owed
anybody anything might possibly have been true IN
New Rochelle, but, from contemporary evidence, IL
was very far from beng the case In New York.
would make no alluslOn TO this II 1t were not well
known fact that, for his writings In behalf OF the
Revolutionary cause. Paine was endowed by Con-
gress with competence sufficient 10 keep him all
his life In comfort and honesty Mrs Badeau's
statement that Paine always made his supper OF
bread and milk Is corroborated by the evidence OF
lady with wnOm he boarded while In New York.
as last h, LADY aads he sna was a ac
customed to throw the remainder OF his bread
ana milk into the fire, and on her asking the rea-
onn0 oft ha nlad IA hp w
have the full worth OF what he paid for his board
1t is generally supposed that setting aside his re-
repulsive popularity. Although certainly an intem-
perate drinker he was not SO continually intoxt-
strong as the statement may appear the facts will
July bear US out IN saying that intemperance was
one OF me most respectable ana the ieass disgust
dltniness which, TO cal "brutsh" would be libel
on the lower orders OF the animal creation and
nothing would be easier than TO prove this II ord1-
nary delicacy and refinement would allow US the
use OF any language thai might convey the faintest
idea Of such peculiarities. The secret open ad-
mirers OF Paine may not relish these statements. but
appears to me that for the sake OF posterity, we
should do our best to preserve the Integrity and
lruth1ulness OF history. M. w.
'ssIalxing the Best Of Both Worlds"
The London (ingiand) church Times copies the
following bona tide advertisement from a Kent
paper:-"Notice-In consequence Of - the prac-
teal teetotal boomaker OF -, being Ill in conse-
attending divine service on that cold damp night
New Years Eve, IN the large room connected with
Ebenezer chapel - he therefore begs That all the
Christian ministers VINO are personally acquainted
with him Will offer up prayers TO Almighty God
Tor his safe recovery to perfect health at the many
large towns that he has much requented In his
younger days, as hundreds OF poor IN - and the
surrounding villages are waiting for him to supply
them with more cheap strong boots and shoes from
his establishment -, which has been established
Tor more than three years."
Palestine and syria.
lecture In French on palestine ana Syria"
by the Rev. Pere Mount S. j., VIII be delivered
at the Association Hall, on the evening OF
February TO- for the benefit Of the French
missions established IN the East. subject
so full OF interest to all Christians Will give
ample scope to the eloquent gentleman to treat
upon the rise of Christianity and Its decline In
the very cradle OF It's birth. Everything connected
with the Holy Land ls so full OF the charm OF mys-
citation In every part-a land where God
communed with His people-that we may look for
forthcoming lecture. Both the present ana the
future OF the Holy Land will be portrayed in man
ner to interest and instruct me lecture Will oe
delivered under the auspices or DE la Forest, the
Consul General OF France, and committee OF dis
tingulshed gentlemen.
Religious Notes-Pers0nal and General.
St. Thomas church. New YORK, raised SIC, 900 for
the Episcopal churches in Chicago.
Rev. DR.. Nicholson, OF Boston, has accepted the
rectorsnip of Trinity church, Newark, N. j.
Rev. John @. Bergen, d. d. Of Springfield. ILL.,,
died on the 18th ult, after three days Illness
Rev. E. G. Robinson, d. d., Of the Rochester Bap.
list Seminary, has been elected President OF Brown
University In place OF Rev. DIR. Caswcll, resigned.
Rev. Robert Scott for many years pastor OF the
Presbyterian church, Centre MorIches, Is a candi-
date for Holy Orders In the Episcopal church Of the
! Long Island Diocese.
| Rev. Erastus Hopkins, an influential citizen OF
| Northampton, Mass, died last week, aged sixty
! two. lie represented Northampton In the Legisla-
| ture for several years.
The new and beautiful Presbyterian church now
| finished at Dunedin, n. j., nrst station west OF
| Plainheld, was dedicated on Friday, the 26tn ult.
| Rev. DIR. Hail. Chancellor Ferris and other eminent