The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-30

notice the slashing remarks about Others espe-
cially Foster, whom they admitted that they had
Second--These brokers and merchants, who
from their avoeat0n, should understand the money
market better than the subtle laws OF mind, have
after these brief Investigations attempted to settle
what scientists require years for. by blackening
the characters Of several much esteemed men,
and have wounded the feelings OF thousands who
understand this subject lar better than they. They
are welcome TO their reward. T.. ID. b.
Beecher ON Capital Punishment.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Having often heard the remark made by Chris
tans OF high standing that the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher in the habit OF spreading error broad
cast In very paatable manner among the flock
over which he presides was determined to Judge
for myself when occasion offered. l am not a
member Of his congregation, neither have I ever
seen him except Ia a Broadway studio. My con.
cusion ihavng studied Lavater for some years.,
on looking at the picture, was that
he was not a bad man, but that
he had q good dash Of the world,
the fesh and the other part shall leave for some
one else TO oil in Bat what drew him visibly TO
notice was that there was q sketch OF sermon de-
liyered last Sunday in which Mr.. Beecher de-
Ment. He said that 1t a thing only lawful
under the Mosaic dispensation. But did not
punishment Were there not. also, two men a Who
died beside him-they receiving the due reward Of
1ner deeds, May they not IKE Poster have let
EXPRESSION Of of another preacherl we
but yet it was done and Christ did not say nay to
Il, but extended his mercy in releasing one of them
son likes to behold suffering under any circum-
stances Mr.. Beecher feels for Foster hung by rope
family what widow a
child. He says State Prison for forty years. Bah!
the doomed man would have been S o9t
There would be petitions To soit,headea Judges
made softer BY the Mpr prevail IN influence
lean once able to resist ali the schemes t5pri-
tualism incuded) which were forced on him; but
he did not finch from duty, and trust Governor
Dix will in all things do what is just and right
though human nature in himself and others may
try TO gain the mastery. I think il Mr.. Beecher
would preach on the capital punishment inflicted
the two thieves referred to, and remember,
under the Gospel dispensation he would be the
means OF renting the gross error he has, perhaps,
A READER OF THE HERALD.
The Temporal Power of the Pope.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
read in the HERALD OF Sunday last the article
entitled "Pius TX. and His Enemies" i'll which
were reported some OF the sentiments lately ex-
pressed in Brooklyn by Rev. Father Garseche at
lecture lately delivered by him on Pope Plus TX and
his enemies 1t is much to be regretted that mes
senger OF peace and br0therly love, In order TO
charm his audience with dazzling display o. ora
temporal power of the Pope, would with the most
absurd fctions so far derogate his sacerdotal
mission BY inveighing against Garibaldl Cavour,
Victor Emmanuel and the so-caed ''in1del
horde' who occupied Rome. Can the rever-
end orator produce single example to
prove his statements Can give
single proof that Garibaldi, who is by
all nations esteemed for his honesty and patriot
ISM has ever committed a robbery or q deed de-
should
''Mily political intriguer Cavour, who is justly
considered as one sf the first statesmen OF this
century The story about Plus TX being impris-
oned at the Vatican is too Old and stale to be
brought forward again. as it has long since been
proved that the Pope has never been iDsulted, and
neither the italians nor their government nave
had any thing 10 do with his voluntary impris--
hordcn robbed, despoicd churches, &c. ? Can
tine reverend Father produce a single instance
people ought not 60 be nunbugged by fablesS II
Father Gal seche was well posted IN history he
Up dye anewh aye eI been Is ali en o
bilious, cruel and violent, and that religious SUPER
stition has Tor centuries bound people tighter than
the civil law in the letters ef despotism.
The so-caled nypocritical pr0testatiOns OF fidelity
oil Victor Emmanuel have served in Rome the
numerous pbalanx o. priests and monks as the
majority OF Italian people would not have been so
leDent toward them. Why should Father Gar
in favor of a bl0od-thirsty Prince VINO Is melting
in Spain 1ratiicidal war and sustaining the prn-
cples Of divine right IN kings IN the nineteenth
poral power say that lie would wish to simplant
III Italy the banner OF discord, and, az in Spain,
have brethren lighting against brethrenf Why
does he not also say that the nquisitisn Is neces
sary to compel the majority ''oi the American
unity of Italy is an accomplished fact, and the
discussions Ut protests OF pettilOggers will never
bring back form OF government hated ny 100000
OF by Plus H. and the following message sent by
the Pope to the Emperor OF Austria IN lsis, win
tell more than Father Garveche's rhetorical
wanderings.
We hope that the German nation. SO generously proud
hsT aaSn S wit i pnee osr ba she viii HIG
think il 20 her interest TO- acknowledge the latter
@ nsS ssss her manual a "a
| the Lord.
| SO spoke Plus TX. The spirit Of concord, which
inspired this patriotic appeal OF the Pope, made hun
| then q statesman. This appeal opened Tor "a mo-
| meut before the Papacy an opportunity important
| and glorious. But Plus TX. was compelled TO set
aside his patriotism ana TO yield to the pressure Of
the Jesuts and those OF the clergy who, instead
| OF the Kingdom of heaven prefer the Kingdom on
| earth. AN ITALIAN.
The Herald on Pope Pins TX. and the
Temporal Power.
To the EDITOR OF THE HERALD
All Roman Catholics notice with pain that you
never miss opportunity to use small satire, im-
proper reflections and the logic OF sacriege against
the venerable Plus Ia, for the stand ne takes on
the pillaged temporal power Of the Church.
LIT is thing OF no little consequence,
because, as you have million OF readers, ana as
your English 10 always terse and GEAR, you neces-
sarily delude aud poison with misconception and
malice great many intellccts and hearts against
the vicar oil Him who redeemed mankind. Your
latest wrong la this respect was committed. on
the 10th instant. You then put into the middle
of O patronizing article. entitled "The Pope Still
Protesting" the following advice and condemna.
ton
We have often in these columns tried TO show that the
fall OF the temporal did not affect the welfare
prosperity OF The Church The Church is, ~ least
ought spiritual. institution. The temperatures
hindfsuce the Church rather than other
wise. Pity that the holy Father not it IN this
light
The argument here is:-It is a crime for the
Church, Which, "at least ought 10 be spiritual in