The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-04

Manifestly the Sabbath question as related
to the Centennial Exhibition ia one of great
importance to the editorial mind of our re-
ligious contemporaries, seeing that many of
them indulge in comments thereon. The
Christian IntelHgencr thinks the conflict be-
tween the Sabbatarians and the non-Sab-
batarians has assumed national proper
TONS and that the newest efforts to force the
Commission to open the Exhibition grounds
and buildings on the Sabbath by its very
holiness surpasses every other, and by its
exceptional occasion and circumstances
touches the religious life of our whole
people and will make new era in the his
tory of the American Sabbath. The Intel
ligenca' thinks Archbishop Wood, of Phila-
delphia, is a blind guide in his conception
Of the obligations of the Sabbath. The
Catholic Standard, Of Philadelphia, warmly
indorses the anti-Sabbeth meetings, speeches
and resolutions, and points out the incon-
sistency Of closing the Exposition and leav-
ing the liquor saloons open. Those who
crowd the latter would be innocently enjoy
ing themselves in the Centennial grounds,
we're they permitted to be, instead of pro-
flaming the Sabbath in drinking saloons and
other places Of like character. The Ep;sco-
pal Methodist, of Baltimore, hopes the Gen.
tennial Commission will adhere unfinch-
ingly to the resolution to keep the grounds
closed, and under no plea whatever allow
themselves to be inveigled into what might
properly be regarded as a national desecrl-
ton of the Lords Day. The plea that the
Exhibition will not pay unless it be opened
on the Sabbath is to reduce a great moral
question to mere monetary standard.
But, adds this journal, if the God Of our
fathers is not recognized in the consti-
tuition of the country, let Him at least
be honored in the hearts and habits
of our people. The Independent indi-
Gates some of the material, CONNER
cial and political benefits of the Exposition.
1t is the first Worlds Fair ever held in O re-
public, and its success has proven the
grandest demonstration of republican possi-
bilities that the world has ever known. 1t
offers the strongest inducements to Euro
peans that they will ever have to visit our
country and study our institutions, con-
corning which they know SO little. 1t will
give nm opportunity for IN interchange Of
opinions between our own and European
scientific workers, and it will make us more
familiar with our own resources and give MS
n new impulse of patriotism. The Examiner
and Chronicle says there are two Sabbath
questions in relation to the Centennial
Exhibition and the other to liquor selling in
this city-and both are settled. But strenu-
GUS efforts arc being put forth to unsettle
them. But the Examiner cannot think there
is any danger of a reversal Of the wise and
righteous decision in both cases. The Texas
Christian Advocate thinks the utter disregard
Of the Sabbath indicates more clearly than
anything else we encounter tho great de-
pravity of the age in which we live. Sunday
has ceased to be day of rest it is no
longer devoted to the worship and glory of
God. The Church and the beer garden are
the rivals of this age and while one begs the
serious reflections of the reckless sojourner
in this changing sphere, the other calls to
him to come and drink and make merry with
those who have risen above the wisdom of
Solomon and have satisfied themselves TINT
there is no God
The Hebrc,c Leader and the JeUish Times
are very naturally more interested in the
proposed theological seminary which the
Israelitcs of this city and vicinity purpose
to found. The necessity for such an institu-
ton is deeply felt and the Leader regrets
that so little interest is manifested by the
congregations in providing funds for it.
Touching the Presidential election, the
Christian Union has tentative article on
Minister Washburne as the ''great unknown"
who is likely to get the republican nomina-
ton. The Methodist thinks the political parties
are less evenly balanced now than they were
in January, and that the advantage of the
intervening months has been to the repub-
licans. But, looking at the holly contested
race Of candidates. and without expressing
preferences for any candidate, the Union be-
lieves that good men will be placed in nomi-
nation by both parties, leaving us choice
Of principles, which is q most desirable state
Of things.
Murder by Aposhecaries.