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THE BULLETIN
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Fix this textSYDNEY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1880.
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Fix this textSATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 11, 1880.
Fix this textQuaerens Deum!
Fix this textWe remember reading in a musty tome of
Fix this textpatristic lore, a characteristically mediaeval le-
Fix this textgend relating to that “ light of philosophy,” as
Fix this texthis admirers have loved to call him, S. Au-
Fix this textgustine. The great Doctor, meditating the
Fix this textdoctrine of the Trinity, and seeking to reconcile
Fix this textit with reason, walked alone by the sea-shore.
Fix this textAs he walked and thought, he saw on the sands
Fix this textof the shore a child pouring water into a hole
Fix this textwith a shell. Questioning the infant as to its
Fix this textpurpose, it replied, to his astonishment, that it
Fix this textwas about to empty the waters of the ocean into
Fix this textthe hole, which task, he was told, would be ac-
Fix this textcomplished before he found an explanation of the
Fix this textmystery he pondered. We presume this is the
Fix this textincident referred to by Mr. Phoctob in his letter
Fix this textto the Hebald of Friday last. Reading of this
Fix this textclass is hardly calculated to interest those
Fix this textwho have developed no decided vocation
Fix this textfor the church, but we have met with
Fix this textthe legend, and are glad that our lines of
Fix this textabstract lucubration have so far coincided
Fix this textwith those of Mr. Phoctob as to have led
Fix this textus, even in the smallest particular, over the same
Fix this textground. The great astronomer has, however,
Fix this textscarcely been happy in his choice of an illustra-
Fix this texttion of his belief, because as the incident quoted
Fix this textis generally understood, its meaning applies
Fix this textrather to the comprehension of the “ mysteries of
Fix this textfaith,” as they are termed by devout believers,
Fix this textthan to the difficulty of finding out their
Fix this textAuthor and Source. As we understand the
Fix this textold Latin father, the whole spirit of his teaching
Fix this texttends to prove the existence of an impulse to-
Fix this textwards union with the Infinite to be inherent in
Fix this textthe inborn nature of man : a fact which is amply
Fix this textborne out by the universal history of opinion in
Fix this textevery place and age, there being no tribe or
Fix this texttongue without its synonym for the word which
Fix this textexpresses for us the idea of Infinitude personi-
Fix this textfied, arid its accompanying feeling of instinctive
Fix this textawe. It is agreed indeed by theologians that
Fix this textwithout the guidance of the higher sensus nu-
Fix this textminis this impulse is very liable to be misdi-
Fix this textrected, and to end in ignoble supersittion.
Fix this textThere are from the beginning two avenues open :
Fix this textthose of moral law and external nature, leading to
Fix this textthe gospel of the Good or of the —Judea
Fix this textor Greece. But if it be true, as theologians say
Fix this textagain, that the moral law is the material shadow
Fix this textof the Infinite cast on the world of sense and
Fix this textfeeling—that the gospel of the Good is the mani-
Fix this textfestation of the Deity, who can only be known
Fix this textthrough the action of the higher sensvs numinis—
Fix this textwhich it is not our object to dispute —thenwe rejoic e
Fix this textthat in the voluntary absence of this aid there is
Fix this textno more touching spectacle than that of an
Fix this textenlightened holder like Mr. Peoctob of the
Fix this textperhaps less perfect gospel of the Beautiful and
Fix this textSublime, confessing his utter inability to find the
Fix this textone all-satisfying truth sought of saint and sage
Fix this textthroughout the history of the progress of ab-
Fix this textstract thought, even from the sum of its highest
Fix this textteachings. It is a position which Augustine
Fix this texthimself has occupied in the eyes of his
Fix this textattentive readers. Conscientious religion has
Fix this textever been a matter more of the heart
Fix this textthan of the head; of faith and feeling rather
Fix this textthan of intellect and reason. There is a void in
Fix this textthe deep-lying nature of man that the Infinite
Fix this textalone can fill. As Mr. Proctor’s author feel-
Fix this textingly says, saturated with the noblest philosophy
Fix this textof his day: “ Man was made for the knowledge
Fix this textof the Infinite, and his heart is restless till it
Fix this textrests therein.” Under these circumstances, we
Fix this textcan quite understand the displeasure expressed
Fix this textby Mr. Proctor at the conduct of some
Fix this textshallow enthusiasts in promulgating “ imagined
Fix this textopinions” of his, as he complained last week.
Fix this textBefore his brilliant lecture-course commenced he
Fix this textpublicly declared his abnegation of any respon-
Fix this textsibility for the influence of his teachings on weak
Fix this textand ill-regulated minds. If some, expecting to
Fix this textfind in the Bible a hand-book of popular astro-
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Fix this textened or their prejudices strengthened by his
Fix this textstriking truths, the fault, if there be one, was
Fix this textnot his. He had entered his disclaimer, con-
Fix this textscious of his foot-hold on the paths of science,
Fix this textbut not on those of religious dogma or moral
Fix this textlaw. We therefore apprehended no danger
Fix this textwhatever to established opinions on these
Fix this text’natters from his lectures. The real danger
Fix this textis that speakers of a special culture, and
Fix this textdisqualified by defect of education to speak
Fix this textwith weight on subjects either of science or
Fix this textfaith, will use his fame for a less worthy purpose
Fix this textthan did the master-spirit who has brought under
Fix this textthe notice of Australian colonists the unique
Fix this textspectacle to them of a cultured gentleman of
Fix this textundoubted learning earnestly, and in the most
Fix this textsublime and beautiful of his manifestations, in-
Fix this texttelligently “seeking God.”
Fix this textGalileo Proctor at Bay.
Fix this textQuare fremuerunt gentes !—Why do the rev.
Fix this textwearers of white and well-starched neckties
Fix this textmurmur at every man whose mind is in advance
Fix this textof their own ? Are they afraid that their do-
Fix this textminion over the superstitious—their sway over
Fix this texttheir flocks, the “ sheep ” of their respective
Fix this textfolds—will soon cease if the meridian light of
Fix this textscience should be let in on them too abruptly ?
Fix this textOne can understand why the sixteenth-century
Fix this textecclesiastics wrung the heart of the great Pisan,
Fix this textGalileo Galilei, because nobody could expect
Fix this textthem to transcend the scientific enlightenment of
Fix this texttheir age ; but to find, in the last quarter of the
Fix this textnineteenth century, a number of respectable
Fix this textpresbyters passing a congratulatory resolution on
Fix this textthe act of a bunkum Czar of Botany Bay, is some-
Fix this textthing to make ordinary mortals stare and use un-
Fix this texteuphonious language. Of all the coarse, vulgar
Fix this textswaggerers that offend or afflict mankind, the
Fix this textworst is the over-fed clerical bully, who
Fix this textboasts of keeping his “sheep” in subjection,
Fix this textand helps to promote a tyranny and dominion
Fix this textover those who detest him or differ from his
Fix this texttheological views. We can see a specimen of
Fix this textthe genus almost daily. Plump but pasty of
Fix this textcolour—show of pace in walking along the
Fix this textstreet, but with a slight nonchalant swagger—
Fix this texthis lips twisted into a perpetual sardonic grin—
Fix this texthe goes forth to conquer or insult his neigh-
Fix this textbours. That such a creature would rush to a
Fix this textColonial Secretary (on “ his last legs ”) and howl
Fix this textabout the violation of the L-l-ord’s Day, is
Fix this textnothing surprising; .but that any kind of
Fix this textColonial Secretary, above the class of politicians
Fix this textcolonially-called “ cripples,” would listen to the
Fix this texthowler, or any number of howlists, and prevent
Fix this texttwo thousand people from hearing a sublime dis-
Fix this textcourse on God’s evangel of external
Fix this textnature —more especially that page of it, the
Fix this textstellar heavens —is something that not only in-
Fix this textsults but shocks men of ordinary intelligence.
Fix this textGranted that there is an old law of King-
Fix this textCanute, or of the immaculate Charles 11. or
Fix this textGeorge 111. (in his dotage), or his Royal High-
Fix this textness BUNGARRY XX. of Botany Bay, about the
Fix this textregulation of the theatres on the Sunday, does
Fix this textany sane man suppose that the repressive law
Fix this textwas made to put down enlightenment—to pre-
Fix this textvent people from awaking their consciousness or
Fix this textenlarging their conceptions at a discourse by one
Fix this textof the ablest men of his age on the marvels of
Fix this textcreation ? The law was clearly made for the
Fix this textsuppression of noisy amusements, and not to
Fix this texteclipse scientific, moral or philosophic teaching.
Fix this textMr. Proctor has been subjected to gross indig-
Fix this textnity and annoyance, but what he has suffered is
Fix this textinsignificant in comparison with the ignominy
Fix this textand insult heaped upon the public last Sunday
Fix this textevening. If the clerics were to “ blow ” till
Fix this textthey burst, like aEsor’s frog, they would never
Fix this textvindicate or rehabilitate the character of Sir
Fix this textHeney Pabkes in connection with this
Fix this textpiece of coarse and insolent autocracy.
Fix this textSince that illustrious individual hob-nobbed a
Fix this textfew weeks ago with the Bishops over there at St.
Fix this textPaul’s College, he must have caught the spirit of
Fix this texta very low churchman indeed, and determined to
Fix this textshow his zeal as a proselyte zealot. He never
Fix this textlooks particularly amiable, but we should prefer
Fix this texthis old cold smile, when he used to read Jacob
Fix this textHolyoake’s essays, to his present sanctimonious
Fix this textrigidity of facial muscle, acquired from a recent
Fix this textclose imitation of the Rev. Dr. M'Gibbon’s fea-
Fix this texttures. Sir Henbt Pabkes knows as well as we
Fix this textdo that the dominical powers entrusted to him
Fix this textare for the suppression of Sabbath profanation
Fix this textor coarse amusement, but not for the purpose of
Fix this textsuppressing sublime scientific teaching. His
Fix this textsuperiors—the public —will call him to a strict
Fix this textaccount for his ukase of Friday last, addressed to
Fix this texthis lieutenant and familiar, the lively Fosbebt,
Fix this textand directing that willing servant of the Crown
Fix this textto shut Pboctob up —or shut him out of the
Fix this textTheatre Royal on Sunday. This business will
Fix this textprove as hot for him •as did his release of the
Fix this textnotorious Frank Gabdinbb. Sir H. Pakkes*
Fix this textaction in this matter utterly and for ever divests
Fix this texthim of all claim to be regarded as a statesman,
Fix this textand conclusively shows that in the “Sunday lec-
Fix this textture clause ” of the Licensing Bill he, all his
Fix this textmealy-mouthed prostestations to the contrary not-
Fix this textwithstanding, unwittingly exposed his love of
Fix this textarbitrary power and his cloven foot.
Fix this textRather Odd.
Fix this textThe State is secular, on Sundays, in Elizabeth-
Fix this textstreet, and clerical in Castlereagh-street. The
Fix this texttramcars ordinarily bring their hundreds for
Fix this textsmall amounts of “filthy lucre” to St. James*
Fix this textChurch, or to hear Mr. Bright’s free-and easy
Fix this textdisquisitions. The Cassaes of Buncombe do not
Fix this textlike Catos, Cicebos, or true philosophers of any
Fix this textkind —they like to suppress them ; and hence we
Fix this textmay as well look on the Theatre Royal f»
Fix this textsacredly tabooed by the Premier, and quite unfit
Fix this textfor any earthly profanity. It is now under the
Fix this textsaintly tutelage of the Rev. Dr. M‘Gibbon and
Fix this textthe Rev. Sir Henry Pabkes, and may be looked
Fix this textupon as a kind of nineteenth century sanctuary,
Fix this textwhere only free-thought ladies, like Mrs. Brit-
Fix this textten, or irreverential iconoclasts like Charles
Fix this textBright will be permitted to lecture. We do
Fix this textnot know whether the people were pale with rage
Fix this textor shame in the neighbourhood of the theatre on
Fix this textSunday evening; but it certainly looked rather
Fix this textodd to find the Government plying its tramcars
Fix this textfor hire while two thousand persons were pre-
Fix this textvented from hearing the preacher of their choice
Fix this text—an apostle of scientific truth. We reverence
Fix this textall genuine religious feeling, and profoundly
Fix this textrespect the man who worships his Creator—
Fix this textwhether he call him “Jehovah, Jove, or Lord”
Fix this text—in sincerity; but we have the most supreme
Fix this textcontempt for the stiff-necked Pharisees who try
Fix this textto regulate other people’s conduct and consciences
Fix this textby a standard of their own; and we have the
Fix this textgravest objection to the political time-servers
Fix this textwho use them as tools. We never suspected the
Fix this textpurity or strength of Sir Heney Pabkes’ ortho-
Fix this textdoxy till he went among the Bishops. From
Fix this textthat moment we feared their lordships would (as
Fix this textindeed they did) make a Mazabin or a Talley-
Fix this textrand of him ; and instead of “ the simplicity of
Fix this textthe dove” give him “ the subtle ways of the
Fix this textserpent.” The whole affair looks queer, and
Fix this textought to lead to the abolition of the ballot-box
Fix this textand a duty on fresh air!
Fix this textThe Hon. Saul Samuel, C.M.G.
Fix this textRare merit alone, amongst the old Romans, won
Fix this texta civic crown. It was originally given to one who
Fix this texthad saved the life of a fellow citizen; but after-
Fix this textwards, by a more liberal interpretation of the
Fix this textprinciples of meritorious desert or well-doing, it
Fix this textwas granted to all who rendered the State dis-
Fix this texttinguished service. It was not, of course, the
Fix this textprimitive oak-leaves or the later filagree gold-work
Fix this textthat were valued; but the appreciation and respect
Fix this textof which they were symbols. If there is one man
Fix this textin all Australia that deserves such pre-eminent
Fix this textdistinction as a civic wreath more than another, it
Fix this textis the Hon. Saul Samuel, not because he is a
Fix this textremarkably clever man or has made remarkable
Fix this textsacrifices on behalf of the public ; but because his
Fix this textpolitical life has been well-directed and high-toned,
Fix this textand he has managed to make truer friends and to
Fix this textavoid making fewer enemies than any of his Par-
Fix this textliamentary contemporaries. The “moral” of his
Fix this textbiography is his success ; and the key to that
Fix this textsuccess was his modesty combined with industry.
Fix this textThe leading facts of his career ought to supply a
Fix this text?ood lesson to our “ gilded youth,” who affect the
Fix this texthonors without the onera of civic duties, and
Fix this textwould be glad of the fruit without the trouble of
Fix this textTHE HON. SAUL SAMUEL. C.M.G.
Fix this textIt's easy and takes two shakes of a lamb's tail!
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