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* evening at the Tabernacle Baptist church, on Second RELIGIOUS. Atthe Church of the Puritans, corner of Lexing- von avenue and Forty-sixth street, Rev. Dr. Cheever ‘will preach this evening. Dr. Sanderson preaches in the morning. Right Rev. Bishop Potter will preach and admin- ister confirmation in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Lexington avenue, corner of Thirty-fifth street, this evening. Rev, Dr. DuMe, rector, will preach in the morning. Rey. Dr. McVicker will preach this morning at tho Church of the Holy Light, on Seventh avenue. At the New England Congregational church, in the morning, Rev. Merrill Richardson will deliver & @isconrse on the subject “Religion is Liberty.” In the evening Rev. Mr. Van Meter will speak in behalf of the “Howard Mission and Home for Little Wan- derers.”” A memorial sermon will be delivered this morn- ing by Rev. Thomas Armitage at the Fifth Avenue | Baptist church, on Futy-sixth street, near ‘Firth avenue. There will be a social reunion in the after- noon and a Sunday school reunion in the evening. Rev. J. M. Pullman will preach at the Church of | Our Savionr (Sixth Universalist), Thirty-fifth street, | between Fifth and Sixth avenues, this morning and evening. ‘The subject of Rev. Chauncey Giles’ lecture at the New Jerusalem (Swedenbérgian) church, this even- tng will be “‘Man’s Spiritual Enemtes,”” Rev. Samuel Cook will preach this evening at the Memorial Church of Bishop Walnwright in Waverley place. «Tbe Broad Church of Christ” will be the subject of Rev. Charles F. Lee’s sermon at Plimpton build- Ing this morning, Rev. J. R. Hendrick will preach this morning and avenue. “Romanism Exposed and Protestantism De- Tended” will form the subject of a lecture to be de- livered by Rev. J. G. White at Cooper Institute this afternoon, At Plymouth Baptist church Dr. Westcott will preach in the morning and evening. Dr. Hopper will oiffictate at the Presbyterian Church of Sea and Land, corner. of Market and Henry streets, Rev. E. O. Sweet will deliver a discourse at the Bleecker street Universalist church on ‘sin Against the Holy Ghost.”” At the Open Communion Baptist Church, on Seventeenth street, Rev. R. Cameron will preach morning and evening. Asermor on “The Fourth Commandment” will be delivered by Rev. G. F. Krotel, at tne Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity this morning. Rey. William Ormiston will discourse at the Canal street Presbyterian church this evening. In South Brooklyn Rey. Uscar Hugo will preach on the Bivle question, Asermon on “The Millennial Kingdom” will be delivered by Rev. W. W. Andrews, at the Catholic Apostolic church, on Sixteenth street. For the benefit of the Sabbatn school Rev. George J. Mingins will deliver his lecture on “Incidents of Travel,” av'the Union Reformed church, on Sixth avenue. Dr. H. P. Fairfield will speak this morning and evening, ‘by inspiration,’? before the Soctety of Spiritualists, at Apollo Hall. Beecheriau Christianity. To THE EpiTor oF THE HERALD:— Soon after the commencement of the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one, a3 a matter of duty, I opened fire through the columns of the New YORE HERALD, before an audi- ence of nearly a half million of men and women, ‘Doth In the Vld World and the New, on that high and lofty theological tumbler and sensational spouter, Mr. Henry Ward Beecher. I admitted his ability as ® man, but deprecated his influence as a Christian Preacher. I did not, however, get ‘$500 in gold” for doing 1t—much less five cents. But I am satisfied, however, and consider myself well paid when I con- sider that I raised the question ‘whether Mr. Beecher’s intellectual influence is not pernicious, and that his so-called gospel preaching is only infl- delity, pure ana simple.” A man who will gtand in a Christian p»lpit and call St. Paul “an Insignificant, biear-eyed Jew” has no reverence for Obristianity, and much less is he a preacher of the gospel. St. Paul wasa tireless apostle, and it was he that extolled charity as the greatest of all, bleas- ings. Where is Mr. Beecher’s charity? Does he give from his abundance to the poor and needy? Does he suder all manner of persecution, if necessary, fer Christ? eee! he carry his cross day by day? Is he, in fine, fit to be spoken of the same day with St. Paul? He mounted the horse, some years since, of “Young Calvinism” and rode bim out, and has taken the steed of rationalism, poor and lean as the animal is, with every rib almost bare of flesh and every limb lame; but tor the sake of $20,000 a year he rides bim, and will to the bitter end. But he be- haves himselr oorly: he laughs at his employers; be cuts as ungainly a figure as ever mortal rider could, and his equestrianship has a demoralizing effect on the community, disgracing a noble and beautiful exercise. Some feeole attempts for and ee the Plymouth orator have lately appeared in the HERALD, but they are alinost nothing. One writer 1s in the dark, not knowing whether Beecher is a god or a devil, and another one 1s prepared to defend him even if he ia the latter, Another scribbler thinks that Paul ts his Superior, but admits Beecher’s eloquence. All this proves the weakness and imbecility of the public Imind in this novel-reading, degenerate age. Ido not wish, however, by any means to hurt Mr. Beecher; but Isay, wherever his thin, transparent gospel called evangelism is spread, full of irreve- Fence and rhapsodical sentiment, uncouth fllustra- tions and a cold-blooded indifference, there also go ‘with it infidelity and heathenism, eating away the foundation of the Christian famity, uprooting time- honored maxims and paving the way. for social, moral and political anarchy. ting up Satan and porns down Christ. WESTERN CATHOLIC, ¢ Church Pew-rity in the Fifth Avenue, To THe EDITOR OF THE HERELD:— I noticed a few days ago in the columns of the HERALD an article taken from the Observer which reflected very-severely on the treatment received by Btrangers atthe new Filth avenuechurch. Beinga regular attendant at the so evidently, though not openly, designated church, and from the location of tay pew able to see all that passes, I feel it a duty I owe tothe church in question to say something in its vindication. I can attest that I have never seen more Cordial willingness shown by any congregation to ac- commodate strangers than is shown at St. —'s. I ave repeatedly seen in all directions pewholders Fise and invite those standing near them to tneir ‘pews, even to their own inconvenience. After a 6uficient time has been aliowed for the gathering of the regular attendants the sexton 1s indefaugabie in his efforts to accommodate all, and if, in conse- uence of his arduous duties and the immense area e has to travel every Sabbath in seating the crowds ‘who frequent this church of “magnificent dis- ces,” he should be somewhat hasty and abrupt in his manners it is, I thipk, pardonabie. Jn conclusion, I would Make a few remarks on the conduct of the lady who thinks she was so ill used on the occasion alluded to. Should the public ‘generally adopt the line of conduct which ‘she thougnt justifable would it be just 0 pewholders? The influx of strangers 1s s0 great that I have no doubt a considerabio Broporsion of the pews would become the property of the public, and those who have a prior right to them would be excluded. And I would also sug- est, with all good feeling, that strangers, some at jeast (for all are not so thoughtless), should avoid loud whispering while waiting for seats, and remain ii the services are over. It 13 well to remember at pewholders have their gteivances as welb a8 ‘the ill-used public. Mrs. D. JONES. a23 Down With the Hells. To THe EpiTor OF THE HERALD:— Your article headed “‘The Keno Raid” is evidently 8 blast from the trumpet that blows no uncertain sound, Your humble reader says amen. Let all the people say “Down with the gambling hells of this fair city”, which is as ‘a clty set on @ hill’ to this free, happy country. Ryvery true American must feel humbled at the reflection that any ee of his country 1s represeated in Congress by a leader of ‘them, and may often be seen standing in the midst of nis decoy ducks, in the most fashionable part of the city. May you still blow your trumpet till the Walls of this deadly ana desolating Jericho falls down fiat, and rejoice the hearts of all well-wishers © poor frail humanity. A PLUCKED PIGEON, Shall the Papacy Be Trampled Out? To THE Eprror or THE HERALD:— I am no fanatical admirer of the admixture of civil and ecclesiastical power, such as existed in the Middle Ages, nor do I recognize such men as Cardi- nals Richelicu and Mazarin as the fit and worthy representatives of Jesus Christ, the Great Evange- Uist and High Priest; but I cannot but look with eyes of sorrow on the modern world, steeped apparently im infidelity, and the spectacle of nearly three hundred millions of nominal Christtans—the Pro- testants laughing derisively, and the Catholics standing with folded asaus, apathetically igoking ab NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 1871.—QUADRKUPLE SHEER] that venerable old man, the Vicar of the Saviour of the World, in prison and insulted and abused in every form by Victor Emmanuel and his infidel rab- ble. Has religion died out? Is there no more trae faith that wilt pour out its blood, if need be, for Christ on Barth? Is Christianity only @name and nota fact? Has the “almighty dollar’ gotto be the only God for the modern world, Catholic as well as Protestant? Has the spirit which in the Middle Ages drove the Saracen from Spain, tore down the crescent and triumphantly set up the cross gone forever? Has the spirit of chivalry which in the dark ages drove the barberous hordes from Europe and maintained civilization and Christianity vanished as a dream? Must that nobie, saintly old maa, the fit successor of Peter in chains, gutter and be tormented unto death in his feebie- ness and two hundred millions of Catholics throughout the world stand with folded arms? Is the modern world lost in sensuality—lost in world- liness? Is there no longer that spirit which anl- mated primitive Christianity, which caused the blood of the martyrs to be the seed of the Church? Can there not and will there not be anything definitely done to help the Holy Father in his sufferings? Where is Cathollc Spain? Whereis Catholic Austria ? Where 1g Catholic France? Where 1s seml-Catholic Prasgia? All with folded arms, and Pius 1X. bound hand and foot by that modern Blue Beard and his brutal ruffians! It 1s, however, true that the Catho- lic world has protested loudly against the seizure of Rome; but Protestantism will not do in this case. It Will do very weil to ‘reat a subject which has not arrived at a sertous crisis, which is not fraught with interests to millions of men, politically or morally, in the form of argumentative debate, allowing each party to bring out his talent or ability, but when the great crisis arrives, when the hour of life or death comes, moral power then ceases to hold sway, and physical, brute force is the only reme I now, therefore, ask any sensible man, has not that crisis arrived in the Papal question? That power which existed when history is lost in the “twilight of fable.’ must not be buried amid the ruins of nineteenth century heathenism and infidelity Rome, the mother of art and religion—that quiet old venerable city, the city of the Popes—is now in the hands of anarchical infidels, all this atness abused and forgotten, And all the Pope’s allocu- tions and religious messages to Christendom, ere they can see the world, must pass through the hands of Victor Emmanuel, fresh from his harlots, And what do our two hundred millions of Catholics ay tothis? They undoubtedly say that it is wrong, but stand with arms folded. Tney have viewed the the thing in all its bearings, but can see no improve- ment; the Pope’s chains are tightening every day. And what isto be done? All that!I can say, in the language of the immortal Patrick Henry is, “We must fight; I repeat it, air, we must fight.’ A Few Theological Questfons, Yo THE EpIToR oF THE HERALD:— Srr—I wish Dr. Wells or Dr. Porter, of the. Eastern district of the city of Brooklyn, who avow- edly believe in Bishop Usher’s chronology and all things of Mosaic derivation, would explain, First—How God, being omnipotent, became fa- tigued with the work of creation and had to rest. How came He, who is all-powerful, to be overpow- ered by fatigue, like infirm human beings? 0d, being @ble to create, without any exertion of power, a3 we understand it in the physi- cal sense, but merely by the operation of his will, as in the case of light, what necessity was there for successive acts, when all thin; accomplished ana consummated at once by the Om- nipotent will alone? 1am no atheist, but I wish to know whether Moses has given a correct report or not. In the answer I don’t want to hear anything about “figurative” or “spiritual” sense. I want a categorical and intelil- gible reason for faith in such assertions. SCRUTATOR. Religiong Notes. ‘The remarkable lecture by the Jesuit Father Damen, reported in last Sunday’s HERALD, on the supremacy of the Church over the Bible, has created @ general desire among the intellectual classes of the city to have it repeated in a large hall located ! more centrally, The reverend father, in consequence of “mission” engagements through the country, has. been obliged to decline doing so for the present. He will return to New York after Easter, when a committee of those gentlemen anxious to hear his arguments may arrange preliminaries. He will give two fasting sermons to-day—to wit, at three im the afternoon and nalf past seven o’clock in the evening. Edwin F. Batchelder, of Mansfield, Mass., nas willed all his property, some $60,000, to the Ameri- can Bible Society, to supply each scholar in the United States public schools with a copy of the Scriptures. The Roman Catholics have fourteen of the ninety- two theological seminaries in this country, each having from three to five professors and nearly 1,200 students preparing for the priesthood and other offices in the Church. William J. Lyons, of New York city, recently de- ceased, devised his estate, valued at from $40,000 to $50,000, to the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The income to go to his widow until her death, when the whole will go to the Mis- sionary Society. ‘The library of the late Dr. Hengstenberg, having been purchased and transferred te Chicago at a cost of over $8,000, isto be made tne ‘nucleus of a uni- versal or generai theological lbrary, to be managed and controlled without any sectarian prejudices against or special advanta ges to any religious body, persons or denomination.’ The Philadelphia Bible Readers’ Society has re- ported for its first yor the receipt of $1,037, and has employed seven Bible women, who have during the year made over 8,000 visits in abodes—for the word home is a misnomer—of poverty and sin. These visits are for religious conversation and pravet, for the distribution of the Scriptures and for the eleva- tion and instruction of the Ue and degraded, who will not come to the light, The Mtsstonary Magazine for March says that the executive committee of the (saptist) Missionary Union recently instructed the Home Secretary, Rev. Dr. Murdock, to seek out young men who are Willing to to the heathen. They will take the responsi- bility of sending seven new men to Barmah, three to the Teloogoos, one to the Garos, twoto the As- samese and two at least to China—in all fifteen men—within one year from this date, if the men can be found. The Philadelphia Episcopalian, speaking of the increased expenditures for church masic, thinks the largest appropriation for this purpose is by Christ church, New Yors—$7.500. The new St. Thomas, in Fifth avenue, is nearly equal. Trinity and its several chapels average $7,000, Grac3 church about $5,500, and St. Ann’s $6,000. The paper ventures the wish that in some prominent church the music committee would arrange to have the people do their own singing, and apply the $7,000 to provide as many free pews as possible, ‘just by way of experiment.” T. H. Pritchard, D. D., of Raleigh, . find that the’fifteen largest salaries paid by Baptist churches in towns in North Carolina aggregate $10,950 and average $730 each; the same number of salaries in South Carolina aggregate $17,500 and uverage $1,166 each; the same number in Virginia aggregate $25,158 and average $1,676; the same number in Kentucky aggregate $28,400 and average $1,803; while in Georgia the aggregate for the same number is $30,100 and the average fer each $2,000. It thus appears that, in the towns at least, Georgia pays the largest salaries and North Carolina far the smallest.” Rey. Dr. Moore, pastor of Washington avenue Baptist church, Brooklyn, preached recently his seventh anniversary sermon in that church, in which he stated that during that period 610 have been added to the church—241 by baptism, 22 by experi- ence, and 348 by letter—more than trebling the mem- bership, raising it from 191 to 620, There have been raised for improvements and current expenses $100,000; for missions, church extension and higher education $90,000, The plan of monthly offerings jor home expenses has been recently adopted, and promises to be successful. ‘Tne Moravian Almanac gives the following statis- tics of the denominations:— Commu- Total. American provinces. 12,165 German provinces... 7.365 British provinces. 5,472 25,001 Misstonaries and their children ...e..sseesssee 400 Total congregations in foreign mission Held... 69,123 Total membership, .......00-+.-+0+ + 94,524 The Female Cent Society of New Hampshire is a yaluable addition to home missionary enterprises, During the sixty-five years of its existence it has collected $74,820. The collections for 1870 amounted to $2,500. It has a memorial fund, created by the payment of ten dollars for each name, the interest ‘or which is to de paid ae to the New Hamp- shire Missionary Society. lemorial members, whether living or dead, secure the payment of a sum equal to fifty-two cents a year. The amount of the memorial tund {s nearly $3,000. In 1805, the first year of its existence, Leal were raised; in 1870, $2,500, by the payment of one cent a week by its members. Be Seed has beens recorded in San acer by lorace Howes, giving in st_ near! 32,000, 000 worth of reat estate, in San Francisco thas San Mateo counties, for the foundation of the Mount Eagle University. The deed contains most minute directions for the government of the University per- tually, and requires to be , in addition, 100,000 within fifeen Respond aaa, Rend 1,500,000 in Nit; ‘and $4,000,000 in oné hun- years, or altogether. In the event OF the reauiremicnts of failure to comply with any the endowment 1s to 1a believed he Serna carried out, and the trust must vitably lapse. Te A letter from Clarkson appears in the aoe Missions, describing a recent ordination al BOTY three young men trained on the grol ministry, Messrs. You! ne ® Propbyvert jan and whe over & Methodist, were clerks in A. T. Stewart's store in New York. The third, Rippey, a Presvyterian, was & physician in good practice at Omaha. Two others, formerly Methodist ministers, are soon to be or- He has also six candidates in training. ‘Two new and beautiful churches are waiting conse- cration, and could have three more if he could Pledge the sum of $500 apiece to aid thém. He has @ congregation of colored people, with a colored minister, A writer in the Chicago Standard thinks immer- sions should be made in full sight of the entire con- gregation, He asks:—“How many baptist churches are there in this land where this beautiful ordimance can be easily seen from every part of the house? No Person who has the misfortune to occupy a back Seat on a baptismal occasion in one of our long, level, awkwara churches can help wondering at the short-sightedness of the building committee that authorized tue erection of such a place of worship, How the people twist and turn and strain, if haply they may get a little peep at those in the water! If any Pedo-Baptiats are present they sit still and so lose the lesson entirely, because they do not like to appear eager tosee. Is thisright? Is 1s treating Christ and His ordinance respectfully? No! Ifthe Lord intended It to be seen, and that being seen it should preach, by what authority do we hinder any from witnessing it? Yet we dothis by building our churehes 80 that Many of those who attend cannot see, THE PRIESTHOOD, Three Converts to Cathollcity Ordained Priests at the Church of St. Paul the Apos- tleArchbishop McCloskey Officiating—Im- Pressive Ceremonies. At nine o’clock yesterday morning the spacious edifice of the Paulist Fathers, at the corner of Ninth avenue and Fifty-ninth street, was thronged by a concourse of people, not only from that parish but from all parts of the city, to benold the sublime cere- mony of ordination to the priesthood. Many of the postulants’ ¢riends, a8 well as persons of other creeds, were mingled with the congregation, so that the aisles and passageways were crowded. THE 8CENE ON ENTERING was a pleasing one. The rich paintings around the high altar and the pictures of the stations shot forth new beautiés under the influence of numerous wax candles which blazed on the altar umong- vases of costly fowers. The organ at the same time pealed an anthem which the choir chanted in concert in honor of the Blessed Virgiu, it being the feast of her annunciation. The names of ‘ THE CANDIDATES for.ordination are Benjamin D. Hill, G. M. Searle and W. ignatius Dwyer. Mr. Hill is @mnative of Eng- land, where he was born and trained in the Protes- tant faith, He has been a convert for several years, Mr. Searle is a graduate of Harvard) College and ‘Was subseguently a professor in one of our naval academies. He became a convert to Catholicism about ten years ago. Mr. Dwyer grew up an adhe- rent to the Protestant Episcopal creed, end was a candidate for orders in that Church not long before his conversion. Messrs. O’Connorjand Campbell, of the Society of Jesus, presented themselves for the reception of minor orders. *At the appointed hour the tolling of the sanctuary bell announced that the ceremonies were about to commence. From the vestry the procession entered the church in the following order:—The youths who atrend at mass, the acolytes, the Paulist novices ana Fathers, the Jesuit Father P. F. X. Dealy and Father Monroe, the Applicants for minor orders, the candidates for priesthood and his Grace Archbishop MeUloskey, attendea by Father McNierny. ‘The Archbisnop, having put on the vestments before the altar, began to celebrate mass. The postulants knelt near the foot of tie altar, and the other pro- cessionists were ranged round the sanctuary. After the introit the Archbishop, robed in full pontificals, sat on a _ chair facing the congregation, when Father Hecker presented Messrs, Campbell and O’vonnor, The ‘Were successively comterred on them. Then the three deacons advancéd a little, and Father Hecker addres his Grace, saying:—‘Our holy mother, the Church, requests you to advance these deacons to THE OFFICE OF PRIESTHOOD.’ The Archbighop then exclaimed:—“Do you know them to be worthy?” And having recetved an affirmative gene sald, “Deo gratias.” Then, accord- ing to the ancient custom, he demanded if any one had enytaing against the candidates, and, ifso, that for the glory of God they might advance and declare it. A prayer was.then offered and the mass was continued, to,be interrupted at many intervals by re- peated prayers for, and blessings on, the deacons. After the Archbishop had imposed hands upon the deacons’ heads every priest present approached them and placed his hands on them in the same Manner. This ceremony and the scene when the deacons prostrated themselves formed a truly TOUCHING SPECTACLE. The deacons repeated the words of the canon of the mass simultaneously with the celebrant, and alter the “Domine non sum dignus,” for the first time in their lives, they received the blessed Sacra- ment under both forme. ‘The Archbishop, turning to the tulants and casting their stoles about both shoulders of each, said: eceive the yoke of the Lord, for His yoke is sweet and His burden light.” Then placing the chasuble on each one he ex- claimed:—‘‘Receive the power of offeriug the sacrifice of the mass for the living and the dead.” And shortly afterwards he placed his hands again upon thelr respective heads and cried out:— “RECEIVE THE HOLY GHOST; whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven.” The whole congregation received Mis Grace’s bless. ing, and at the close of the mass he addressed the newly ordained priests, “Do you promise obedience to me and to my successors?’ Whereto they answered, “I promise 1.” The long and impressive rites were then brought to aclose by a soul-stirring appeal to the priests to consider seriously the awful responsibility resting upon them, and to live soberly and well in the way of truth and justice. ‘fhe usual crush to ob- tain the first blessing of the priests was made on the part of the congregation. In fact, thronghout the entire ceremony a somewhat medieval enthusiasm and religious delight seemed to be impressed on the members of the congregation. The priests were subsequently congratulated by hosts of frien 1s, THIRTY-FOURTH STREET SsYNA- GO Ritualism vs. Spirituality—The Sncrifices Which God Requires of His People—Sermon by Rey. Dr. Vidaver. It 1s wonderful how greatly the beauty of nature affects the spirituality of the people, and Judaism as well as Christianity feels the change. Yesterday @ very large congregation gathered in the syna- gogue B'nai Jeshurup, to whom Dr. Vidaver ex- pounded, in clear and earnest manner, the typi- cal meaning of the Levitical priesthood sacrifices and temple worship. The congregation nad com- menced the reading of the third vook of the law, and the Doctor made the second verse of the first chapter the basis of his discussion:—‘Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, if any man of you bring an offer- ing unto the Lord ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd or of the flock.” This third book of Moses, ,he said, contains the sacerdotal and sacrificial law, and at this distance of time it must appear to us like that valley in the midst of whjch Ezekiel the prophet was sat down— FULL OF DRY BONES, But they once possessed life and vigor, though now they are dry and inanimate. The flame has long since ceased to burn on Zton’s altar, her priesthood has vanished, her temple has been razed and her in- stitutions of sacrifice become extinct. And yet we, of the present day, after the lapse of nearly two thousand years, meditate on this book of Leviticus, the largest part of which treats of sacrifices and offerings. But like the inspired seer by the river of Chebar when placed, as it were, in the midst of this valley, we are inclined to ask, ‘Can these ary bones live?’ Of what avail Is the reading of this book of laws and precepts from which no more good can be derived? 1t would doubtiess be cheering to many ‘an Israelite to see the Temple again restored. Bat this cannot be. Nor can we have with our present modes of thought any more sacrifices. But though the book of Leviticus may appear to be a valley of ary bones, this BIBLE 18 A BOOK OF LIFE, tresh, genial and immortal. Tbe spirit of truth and wisdom pervades it, God and His word and will remain forever unchangeable, though many of the external forms through which we worship Hun be- Come subject tothe vicissitudes of time. Many of those forms were local 10 Palestine, but the soul which lived in them remains. The temple service, the priesthood, the three great national and political hondtays, and other things closely connected witn Hebrew national life have ceased to have force or meaning since the Roman soldiers carri their banners into the holy place. But the trutn and the spirit of those ceremonials stil live, and the Lord says to His prophets, ‘Prophesy upon these bones and say unto them, O ye dry bones hear the word of the Lord. Thus saith tne Lord God unto ee bones: Behold I witk cause truth to enter into you and ye shall live; and I wiil lay sinews upon you and will bring up flesh upon you and cover you with skin and put breath nye and ye shall tive,” But what has Rome robbed Israel of? Was Israei scattered abroad without God? Not at all, The glory of God is NOT LIMITED TO ONE SPOT. It fills the whole earth; and wherever an Is ss whose heart is filled with Broce — Le jumanity there is the sanctuary of as as the temple where the Shekinah is manifested and the sacrifices are daily odered. But some Were not the sacrifices on Zion’s altars the means of ay the Deity, of calming an angry Goa sinner man could him? that 80, how can we now come to Him and segs gecon-} segard 'oshe « ths itp nt ame ciation? Such ideas are pagan and not Jewish, and must be discarded as idolatrous. Judaism re- peeganua the Deity as light and salvation, as opposed the grim shadows ot pacenien, ‘Those sacrifices were dim forma of worship. They were voluntary, God did not require them, but tne people were will- ing to offer them, and the Lord then gives directions dn regard to the matter and manuer of the offerings. They were FTPRY OP HOLY EMOTIONS. ey taught sel ready to sacrifice life and property and all tor God. ‘They taught that hearts turned toward and placed on mammon can't approach the throne of mercy. ‘The altar of God is an altar of love, truth and hu- manity. Has this altar ceased from Israel? By no means. During all her persecations did not Israel offer all on the altar of God and humanity? And every son and daughter of Israel in the land Is called upon to offer not vleedtng lambs, but contrite hearts upon those altars, The spirit of self-sacri- fice Itves In this book of Leviticus. It ts not merely the valley of dry bones that some might suppose tt tobe. The Hebrew sacrifices were seif-obligatory. They teach thatevery human being is a child of heaven, and God, through the prophet Jeremtab, = that he never asked Israel to bring sacri- OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE, and to hearken than the fat of rams, Judaism teaches g merciful God, who does not need to be appeased with the blood of bulls and of goats. He does not seek to destroy souls. He does not de- sire the death of a sinner, but rather that he may turn to Himself, the invisible heavenly Father, and live. The sacrifices of righteousness, of a broken and contrite human heart, ready to give up all for truth and for God. These are what He requires of us, An ancient and orthodox rabbi exclaims, “Though we have no temples, altars or priests, we have prayer, devotion and the Bible, and we may Practise the charity which they inculcate,” Every sigh of sympathy, every tear shed for the sufferings of others, these are the most glorious and beautitul sacrifices which can be immolated on God’s altars. Let us remember that self-abnegation, self- dental, charity, love, are the means of drawing nigh to the Holy One—iove to all (od’s creatures. AS long as the Jewish heart ts the seat of love and pure charity God has a temple, an altar and a sacrifice; and wherever found, whether in free America or in Roumania, these are acceptable and well pleasing unto Him, An earnest prayer followed this excellent sermon that Israel might apprehend the spiritual truths which lie beneath the ceremonials of the law, and might cultivate those things which are the real and substantial offerings of prayer and praise and good will toward God and man, LITERATURE. Criticisms of New Books. Our Grrus. By Dio Lewis, A. M., M. D. Brothers, New York. 1871. Dr. Lewis has already publisned several practical works regarding the best method of preserving and increasing physical strength, as well as restoring impaired health, His latest book ts, as its title page denotes, devoted exclusively to promoting the heaith and welfare of “our girls,” and it certainly contains many valuable suggestions as to clothing, diet, exercise, education, employment, &c, A large portion of the chapter entitled ‘The Lan- guage of Dress’’ is devotea to the expression of the auther’s strong disapproval of the custom of ladies appearing in public with “low neck and short sleeves.” Many of his remarks regarding this fashion are exceeding good, and greatly need to be spoken, He repeats an argu- ment used by him g short time since in discussing this sabject before an auaience. “Ladies,” he satd, “suppose 1 had entered this hall with my arms and bust bare, what would you have done? You would have made a rush for the door, and, as you jostled against eacn other in burrying out, you weuld have exclaimed to each other, ‘Oh! the unconscionable scalawag |’ May I ask if it is not right that we should demand of you as much modesty as you demand of us?’ ‘Some of Dr. Lewis’ theortes, however, savor too much of “woman’s rights” to meet with general approval, and, like most entnusiasts, he expresses opinions which in- vite criticism rather than convey conviction. He insists upon the propriety of all avocations being open to women, ana would even make them law- yers, preachers and farmers. In support of the first of these theories he cites as an ingtance the famous Novella, daughter of a professor of law in the University of Bologna. He says that she studied ‘with her father, was distinguished for her learning, and conducted her father's cases, but he adds that “she was wont to appear in court veiled!’ This phrase is full of significance and seems to afford all the illustration needed of the impropriety of a wo- man occupying 80 public a position. In regard to the second theory—tnat of the propriety of women becoming preachers—it would appear that the good doctor had forgotten, in advancing it, the inspired words of St. Paul—“‘Let your women keep silence in the churches; for it 1s not permitted them to speak, * * Itis ashame for wemen to speak in the church.” (I. Corinthians, xiv., 34 and 35.) As to farming being a pursuit adaptea to women, it is remarkable that a physician should so completely lose sight of the peculiar delicacy of a woman's or- ganization as to admit the possibility of her endur- ing a life of such exposure. Although the day may happily be said to be gone by when woman was de- nied all support save that afforded by the n2edle, and many pursuits and occupations are now open to her that have heretofore been reserved exclusively for men, yet there are assuredly others for which she is unfitted and which she could not follow with- out forsaking the path of retirement and modesty, which best becomes her. Some excellent remarks are made on pages 181 and 182 in regard to the dis- Position of women to desert the unfortunate of their sex. .‘When @ poor girl,’ says the author, “over- come by the arts of an oily-tongued villain, perhaps by @ promise of marriage, consents to sin, how you drop her and shun her and sneer at her! A hundred times I have heard chivalrous men declare that “women have no honor; they never stand by each other. If one gets into trouble the rest forsake her and run away.’’ Girls, 1f you care to commend yourselves to men, stand by these unfortunate ones, encourage them, helpthem, You need not fear being soiled. The spiritin which you would engage in this angelic service would serve as @ perfect shield. I know something of men. Ihave lived in many countries, Ihave been much m society; have been, to some extent, what 1s called “a man of the world,” ana have talked with men about women hundreds of times, Iam confident that nothing would so elevate a young woman in the @stimation of all noble men as the brave defence of an unfortunate sister. It would thrill us all, and lift you into a heroine.” “Our Girls” 18 written in a pleasant, easy style, and will be found very agreeable reading. Harper & Tue RECOVERY OF JERUSALEM. A Narrative of Ex- ploration and Discovery in the City and the Holy Captain Wilson, R. E.; Captain Warren, &¢., &c. New York: D. Appleton & Uo, ‘This admirable work 1s a compilation of the expe- rience and practical labors of many distinguished savans, who made explorations in the Holy City and tts surroundings within the last few years. The book is skilfully edited by Dean Staniey. of ‘Westminster. The contributions which make the volume complete asa record of modera discoveries inthe Holy Land were furnished by Captains Wil- son ang Warren, Count de Vague, Greville J. Ches- ter, Lieutenant Anderson, R. Phené Splers and Rev. F. W. Helland. The variety of information thus de- rived from actual observation and surveys is of course very great. Indeed, the subject, ‘we might say, is almost exhausted by these writers. Of the interest of that subject itself we need say no- thing more than that it embraces descriptions of the localsties of our Saviour's life and labors; the paths Ho trod; the houses He found shelter in; the land- ecape which Me looked upon dally around the Sea of Gallilee and the mountains above Genesareth, TI- bverlas aad Bethesda. The book is profuse with Ulustrations, maps and surveys. It is altogether a volume of great merit, an indispensabie companion to the student of ancient history and most valuabie to every Christian reader. whe pecuniary means to carry out the explora tlona were supplied by the “Palestine Expieratien Fund,” to which Miss Burdett Coutts was a liberal contributor. The results, as collected and edited in the present handsome volume, form a most satis- factory contribution to our present literature. BLUE JACKETS; OR, THE ADVENTURES OF J, THOMP- son, A. B., AMONG THE HEATHEN ORINER. BY re Greey (Sung-Tie). J, E. Tilton & Co., A very original nautical novel, with the above title, hes recently been offered the public. Some of the subjects treated in this publica- tion will be almost new toa majority of its readers. The portions relating the adventures among the “Beathea Chinee” are remarkably fresh, and will prove exceedingly interesting just at the present time, when everything giving information in " $% wpvght by the DuDile, -denial so that men might be | It 18 understood that quite an excitement has been caused in England by the appearance of this book, its principal object being to expose the cruelty still sala to be exercised in the British Navy towards her Majesty’s seamen, The author of “Blue Jackets” has himself served in the royal navy, and announced in his preface that | eas actually witnessed events similar to thosé which he déscribes, Neither are the scenes among the Chinee altogether fictitious. A long residence in China has enabled the writer to observe thoroughly their habits, manners and cus- toms, and although Mr. Greey’s style is somewhat crude, he certainly understands the art of bringing what he describes vividly before the reader's eye. Jerry Thompson 1s not only in name, but in every pense, the hero of the tale, “Hlue Jackets” without “J. Thompson, A. B.,!’ would (to use @ somewhat hackneyed simile) be like the play of “Hamlet” without Hamlet, It would secii a soniewhat di cult task to attach a deep or romantic interest to a Chinese heroine, yet itis one which Mr. Greey has successfully accomplished in that portion of his story devoted to the lovely A—tae. ‘Blue Jackets” possesses the merit of great variety in tts scenes, The accounts of the taking of Canton by the allied forces, of the engagements witn the Uhinese pirates, and of the capture of Jerry Thompson himself by the Tartans, are all given with much spirit, and are among the most original portions of the book. POEMS BY LUCRETIA MARIA DAVIDSON, With illus- trations by F. 0. C. Darley. Edited by Oliver David- son, New York. Hurd & Houghton, Cambridge: Riverside Press. This book, @ smal) octavo of 270 Pages, in its paper, typography and illustrations, comes nearly up to the Londen standard of first class work. The authoress is one of these two young sisters Davidson who “a long time ago,” from a border town of Lake Champlain, became famous in both hemispheres for their pretty gems of poetry “while yet hardly in their teens,” and who, like delicate flowers nipped by an untimely frost, died in their blooming. The autboress of this collection of charming poems be- fore us died a month before ner seventeenth birth- day. The book is @ pretty ornament for a parlor table; but there are yet surviving many of the’con- temporaries of the fair young poetess, by whom this volume will be treasured as a rare casket of souve- nirs of those days long gone by, when life to them ‘was full of the bright visions of poetry and romance, of which only the memory now remains. THE Lire or Joun ApaMs. Begun by John Quincy Adams. Completed by Charies trancis Adams, Revised and corrected, Philadelphia: J. B. Lippin cott & Co, 1871. - Two neatly printed little volumes of some five hun- dred pages each; clear type; fine paper. This is a valuable standard historical work, full of solia historical matter, bearmg upon its pages not only the evidences of a labor of love but of scholarship, statesmanship and a_ patriotic appreciation of responsibility to the truth of history. To the American politician or statesman of the present day this life of John Adams makes clear many things which have hitherto been obscure touching the events and leaders of our transition period from colonial vassalage to national -inde- pendence, and of the first twelve years of the gov- ernment under our national constitution. THE BENCH AND THE BAR OF New YoRK. L. B. Proctor, Diossy & Co., New York. Thisis a handsomely printed volume of nearly eight hundred pages, containing biographical sketches of eminent Judges and lawyers of the New York bar, incidents of the important trials in which they were engaged and anecdotes connected with their pro- fessional and political career. The author is a resident of and @ counsellor-at-law in successful practice in Dansville, Livingston county, N.Y. The volume before us exhibits great talent for compila- tion, as well as patient and industrious research through an extended fleld of literary labor. A well executed steel engraving of the late James T. Brady ig among the illustrations, By ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA: Sketches of Its History; ubjects of Interest and Advanta; as a Reso! Jor Health and Recreation. an English Visitor. Published by James Miller, 647 Broadway. ‘This is the title page of a little book, written m an easy, flowing and lively style, which is not void of literary merit. The author nas brought much enthu- siasm to his task; but we may state, as knowing from personal experience, that his glowing de- scription of the climate, vegetation and produc- tions of the quaint old Spanish town 1s in tne main true to fact, and can therefore recommend this little book as a useful companion to those who seek @ new lease of life in the mild and beneficial climate of Augustine. “REGINALD ARCHER.” By Anne M. Crane Seemuller, author of “Emily Chester” and “Opportunity,”’ James R, Osgood & Co., Boston, publishers, This book produces an unusual impression of reality upon the reader’s mind. Tne author's style is graphic, the plot natural, the dialogue good, sometimes even clever, and the picture given of socicty unfortunately too true. Some of the charac- ters are perhaps rather overdrawn, yet they convey the intended lesson well. The hero is by no means deserving of that title or position, but some of the aramatis persone are such as give a wholesome atr to the entire story, and whose acquaintance it ts a pleasure to make even in the world of fiction. “BRED IN THE BONE;” or, “LIKE FATHER, LIKE Son.” (Illustrated.) By the author of “A Beggar on Horseback,” “Gwendoline’s Harvest,” “Carl. on’s Year,” &c., &c. Harper & Brothers, New ‘ork, publishers, This is a remarkably interesting novel and will no doubt prove as popular as the author’s previous works. The opening chapters are somewhat te- ious, and the style in which they are written is rather labored, but the narrative, once fairly under way, arrests the attention and commands the in- terest to the close. The plot is good and many por- tions of the book very exciting. ‘This volume ts the latest addition to the “Library of Select Novels.” ORAL TRAINING LESSONS IN NATURAL SCIENCE AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE : Embracing the Subjects of Astronomy, Anatomy, Phystology, Chemistry, Mathematical Geography, Natural Philosophy, the Arts, History, Development of Words, &c., in- tended for Teachers of Public Schools and also for Private Instruction. By H. Barnard, Principal Lincoln Scneol, Minneapolis. Published by A. 8. Barnes & Co., New York. The above is the argument of a book which ts written in a lively, colloquial style and has consider- able merits of construction. The author has happily avoided all pedantry, and this little book will impart im an easy, pleasant way and comparatively short time the principles of oral training. THE KINDERGARTEN: A Manual for the Introduc- tion of ‘Iroebel’s System of Primary Education into Public Schools, for the Use of Mothers and Private Teachers. By Dr. Adolf Doual, Published by E. Steiger, New Yorr. The ttle of this book fully explains its purpose and contents. It contains selections in two lan- guages, the English and German, which offer to children the advantage of learning both languages atthe same time. The collection embraces poetry, songs and tales found in other German and English books of the same kind. The work is what it-pro- fesses to be—a useful Kindergarten Guide. From Fourteen To Fourscork. By Mrs. S. W. Jewett, Hurd & Houghton, New York. 1871. This 1s a pleasant, readable book. It is a story of American lire, and is written in autobiographical form, There is, to be sure, no great depth to the plot, and nothing particularly original in the cha- Tacters. Miss Content, the Yankee spinster, is ene of the best creations of the boek, and would bea charming old lady had the author not thought it necessary to place bad English in her mouth from first to last. The story of the heroine, which she telis with much simplicity, cannot fall to interest the reader. Lire AND DeatH. A Novel. Carleton, Publisher, Madison square, New York. 1871, ‘There is not much to be said in favor of this book. There are some good and original ideas scattered here and there throughout it, but even these are thrown the reader with the same species of spas- modic effort with which the narrative is told. The characters are feebly drawn and seem to co nvey no idea of individuality to the mind. The hero’s visit to the dissecting room, his purchase of the vody and subsequent array of it in his own clothing, &c., may simpiy be qualified as disgusting. NEBRASKA LEGENDS AND PoEMS. By orsam@ Fe Charles Dake. Pott & Amery, Cooper Union, New York. 1871, This ts @ neatly printed book of 165 pages—s collection of poems about ideal Indians ‘and Indie” ~~ “ances, and incidents and pictures of fe and Imagination among the wild and boundless prairies of the great West. {tis a book which, w@ think, in pleasant company of romantic travellers, would prove very interesting to read and discuss In & palace car en route from Omaha across the plaing to the Rocky Mount alng, VaRA; OR, THE RUSSIAN PRINCESS AND THE ENGLISH L ABty D. Appleton & Co., Broadway, New York. 8 ‘The author of “Vera possesses some knowledge of Russian life and customs, kis pictures of which are correct. The plot of the story 1s g90d, but rather transparent, The battle scenes are well described, and there is a certain freshness about some parts of the book. ‘Those portions devoted to sentiment arg, not particularly successful, Essays ON NATURAL History. By Charles Water- ton. Edited, with a Life of the Author, by Nathan Moore, B, A., St. Catharine’s College, Cambridge. With Portraits and Ilustrations, London: Fred~ erick Warne & Co. New York: Scribner, Welford & Ce. 1871. f This fascinating work, published with all tha care, accuracy and attractive neatnoss of the Loné don edition, by Scribner & Oo., is one of the literary’ gems of the new season. Our or THE Foam. By John Esten Cooke, author of “Pairfax,”” “Surry of Eagle's Nest,’’ &c. George Me Carleton, Madison square, New York, pub- ishers, With those who are fond of sensational reading. Mr. Cooke's novels are very popular, ‘Out of the Foam,” like his previous works, 14 written with con- | siderable spirit, and the scenes are suMciently ant- mated and stirring to gratify the taste of the moaé{ ardent lovers of works of that class, “MAD MONKTON,” “A PLoT IN| PRIvATE LIFE,’ THE BLACK Corrags,”” “THE FAMILY SECRET,’ and “tue Birsre Bir.” T. B. Peterson Brothers, Philadelphia, ‘ A few more stories from the able pen of Mr. Wil- kle Collins, and previously publisned in the serials, have been collected and are now offered the public in book form, The stories are fivein}number. They are all fall of exciting incidents and in every re spect worthy of Mr. Collins, A Siren. By T. Adolphus Trollope, Brothers, New York, Publishers, “A Siren” 13 No, 353 of the series entitled “Li~ brary of Select Novels.” It 1s another of Mr. Trol- lope’s Italian romances, in which he is peculiarly Successful. “The story is very fascinating; the char- acters are animated and the scenes described with & powerful hand. Noone who commences this book ‘will lay it down unfinished. Harper & NED, NELLIE AND AMY: A STORY oF THE WHITH ILLS. By Mary H. Seymour, Author of “Mollie's Christmas Stocking,” “Posy Vinton’s Picnic,” &c. ae P, Dutton & Co., Broadway, New York, pub- ers, This is @ remarkably nice story for children, com- bining in an unusual degree interest of narrative with practical religious thoughts. The book ig attractive in appearance and contains a few pleasing illustrations. EARLe’s Denr. By R. E. Francillon. Brothers, New York. 1871. This 18 one of the latest additions to Harpers’ “Library of Select Novels.” The story is good and original, but the reader's pleasure is somewhat marred by the introduction of essays upon various Subjects, which, although more or less relevant, destroy the even ourrent of the narrative. Harper & SunpDay Ecnors IN WEEK Day Hours. Under this title we have a very useful meral tale, in which the Church catechism of the English com- munion is illustrated in @ form which will render it attractive to the minds, not only of children, bat of | persons of more mature years, The work is pub- lished in New York from the twelfth thousand of the English edition. THE REVELATION OF JOHN. The Rev. Henry Cowles, D.D., has brought out a work under this title, with notes, ‘critical, explana- tory and practical.” It is Biblical and may be very learned, Of this latter the “pastors” may, perhaps, judge; but it 1s almost certain that the “people,” to whom it is equally addressed, cannot. “VITAL RESOURCES’’ Is the title of a book which has been issued from the New York press. The work is a rehash of a number of points of the maud- lin philosophy of the hour, relieved by the admix- ture of newspaper paragraphs and extracts from tha publications of ominags physiologists. GHar-DarA Is the learned title which Dr. Naphegyt has affixed to his well-told narrative of his adven- tures in the Desert of Sahara, where he met com- mercial men, ladies and many “brethren of the mystic tie.” The Magazines. Lippincott’s Magazine and the Eclectic Magazine, both for the month of April, are out in their bloom. ing springtide covers of saffron and light green. The contents of the periodicals are varied, enter- taining and instructive, The Catholic World.—The April number of this very able, argumentative, yet enlivening, maga- zine has been issued. Its contents are embraced under eighteen different heads and well written throughout. The Phrenological Journal, by Mr. 8. R. Wells, of New York, is enthusiastic in tts mission for the cause of temperance, physical science and “man know thyself,” as “the feeble tenant of an hour.” Harper's Monthly Magazine for April maintains the reputation of this well known publication in a very attractive form. RIVER MYSTERY. A Navy Yard Machinist Missing for Three Months—His Body Found in the Dock and Identified—Investigation Before Coroner Young. For six or seven years past Frank Day, aman thirty-two years of age, and a machinist by trade, has been employed in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and @ portion of the time boarded at 31 Sands street, Mr. Day was * temperate, industrious man, and much respected by all who knew him. On the 24th day of December last he left his lodgings in Brooklyn, and failing to return, the suspicions of nis friends be- came aroused and search was made forhim. His absence could be accounted for on no plausible theory and all sorts of surmises were indulged in by the relatives. Some of them seemed to velieve he had been foully dealt with, but could advance no argument to justify such a conclusion, A minute description of the missing man was published in some of the dafly papers of this city and Brooklyn. and inquiries instituted in every direction, put ali to no effect, as not the least clue could be gained. Late on Friday afternoon the remains of an un- known man in a tolerable state of preservation were found floating in the dock foot of pier No. 5 North river and taken to the Morgue for identification. As far as the poilce ceuld discover there were no marks of violence on the body, which presented the appearance usually seen In cases of death by drown- ; Ing. Public notice of the body being taken to the Morgue having been given, some rela- tives of Mr. Day, being in the city, repaired thither to view it, and, much to their surprise and horror, instantly identified the remsins as those of their long and mysteriously missing relative. Coroner Young, who has the case in charge, will institute a thorough investigation, and, if possinle, ; Jearn uae what circumstances dec lefs his home. Deputy Ccroner Marsh is to make a careful Post-mortem examination on the body, in order to definitely determine the cause of death. Mr. Day was a native of Catskill, up the North river, where most of his relatives still reside. THE CENTENARY OF SIR WALTER SCOTT. » Asmall and somewhat informal meeting took Place Friday night at the Travellers’ Club, with the view to organize measures forthe proper celebra- tion, next August, of the centenary of the great Scottish novelist and poet. Among the gentlemen present were Richard Irvin, ohn G. Dale, Lord Walter Campbell, B. M. Archibald, the British Con- sul General, William yn, John Robertson, Robert Mackie, John 8. Kenn Archibald McKinlay, A. M. Stewart, John Paton, Bryce Gray, James Brand. Mr. Irvin acted as chairman and Mr. Robertson as secretary. From the spirit with which toe object of the meeting was discussed We are confident that the 15th of August will be a bright day in this year’s calendar. o Jerr Davis Iv MONTGOMERY, ALA.—A large num- ber of ladies and gentlemen called upon ex-Presi- dent Davis lJast evening at the Exchange. The Rpts Silver Cornet Band were on a and wo f the airs of the olden tit ewonstration of respect. hasbeen snow"; 10 tis distinguished citizen, who is esteem: every true Sopthar maa asd honors herself! in extending @ hearty welcome to nature's nobleman, Jeterson Daw's,—Monigomery (4ta.) Mat, March 18 Jored ee igomery