The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-31

10 be destined TO be the great theatre OF eccleslas
ucal agitation in this city. II was there that the
ordination of Mr. Carey the first great scene IN he
drama of ''Puseyism in America" took place. On
yesterday another scene OF great interest occurred
within The same consecrated walls. Whilst
gagged IN reading the second lesson Tor the day, the
10Th chapter of the Acts Of the Apostles, the voice
of the officiating clergyman, the Rev. ]. H. Price,
was observed TO falter, and the eyes of the con-
gregation directed towards the desk, It was
found that the Rev. gentleman was in tears, and
evidently laboring under the most intense emotion.
He continued TO read few additional verses, but
suddenly became quite overpowered by his feelings
and was utterly unable to proceed. The organist and
choir, with great tact and propriety, Immediately
commenced chanting the Benedietus, and on its
conclusion, Mr.. Price was so far recovered that he
was able TO proceed with the morning service.-
Whilst reading the Collect for leace, however, and
particularly IN reciting that part OF the Ltany,
where 1t says, "may il please thee to forgive our
enemies, prosecutors and slanderers, and to turn
ther hearts, the Rev. gentleman much affect
ed and shed tears very profusey. The cOngrega-
ton, 1t need hardly be sad participated most Sc
rously In the emotion OF their respected and excel
lent pastor, and all were evidently deeply moved
Alter the conclusion OF the morning service, the
ready explanation of Mr.. Prices remarkable exhi-
billion OF feeling, was afforded. He addressed the
congregation, and pointing 10 the pamphlet of Drs.
smith and Anthem, which he held In his hand, re-
marked that the subject of that publication had
largely occupied The public attention Tor the last few
weeks, and that his own mind had been SO much
engrossed by II, that he could not restrain the feel
lngs which had been excited in reference to it, by
the solemn exercises of that morning. He then
went on 10 speak of Mr.. Carey, for consentng to
whose ordinations his own character and soundness
Iii the faith had been so unceremoniously assailed
Mr.. Carey was, he said, young man of high Or
der OF talen-ot an aimable and confding DISPOSE.
uon-dlfhdent and sensitive even to a fault Not
ole word OF reproach had Mr.. Carey uttered against
the authors OF the statement, although it had press
ed very heavily on his feelings, and had not render
ed unto him that justice which the truth required.
Mr.. Price then went on TO speak OF his own position.
II know not" said he what is exactly meant by
Puseylsm, but if il be Romansn, then in the pre-.
ssnce OF God and of this congregation, pronounce
my utter adherence of it," He then made a pow
erful and eloquent appeal to the members of his
flock. He called them to answer whether he
had in the six years of his ministry amongst them
taught aught that savored OF Romanism! He never
had and never could, for he abhored Popery. But
he did not hold that all the members of the Roman
Catholic church were beyond the pale of the visible
church. On the contrary, many, doubtless, Of them
would be saved. There were amongst the heathens
good men, and he then alluded to the case of Corne
Illus.
In reference to the part ne had taken in the ord-
nation of Mr.. Carey, Mr.. Price remarked that he as
sumed the whole responsibility. He claimed no
immunity from criticism or condemnation the
ground OF submission to the Episcopal authority
He had acted in the full consciousness of dschar-
ging his duty; and before God and his congre-
CATION, he believed himself to be acquitted of
all blame He had heard OF the declaration
OF some of his parlshioners that they would leave
the Church if he did not. Taey condemn
ed him without hearing. They condemned
him without allowing him to either judge or
jury. He thought that it was indeed hard, that at
ter having visited in their families. gone up to the
house of God with them, communicated with them,
broken the bread of life with them, administered
to them the cup emblematic of that Precipitation
made for the sins of all men, that he should be con-
demned on the ground only of the msrepresenta
tons contained in the pamphlet of Drs. Anthem and
Smith. Finally, the reverend gentleman said he
would caution his people against being led away
by public opinion-by the press. The press, how
ever, he remarked, was not always public opinion.
-d,cay vth him, a,cay wut him! cruelty him cru
c1v him" That was public opinion.
This scene at ST. Stephens is instructive. 1t
shows that the line of demarcation begins already
to be drawn between the two parties Mr.. Price,
after struggling for weeks TO refrain from the pub.
lie exhibition of his adherence to the faith, and his
adherence of the new doctrines, at last gives way
to his feelings, and manfully expresses his
sentiments. This is right. And every pas
tor who keeps silent, or attempts to evade
the public expression of his views this
great controversy must be regarded friend Of
the ancient church, and DESTROYS of returning to her
arms. The people will not be satisfied, the clergy
may depend upon 1t, unless they have an explicit
avewal or dlsavowal of leaning " Rome-ward,"
as Or. Seabury hath it. Well have fine sitting
of the clergy before all's over.
POPULAR LITERATURE The literature of the
French brothels is fairly driven out OF the field by
the theological pub ishers. Nevsboys find 1t now
more profitable to sell Puseyite and Anti Puseyite
pamphlets, than the novels of Paul de Kock. of
Drs Anthem and Smiths pamphlet, eleven thousand
copies were disposed OF on the day OF publication,
and altogether upwards of twenty thousand copies
were sold, the publishers realizing probably thou
sand dollars by the operation. The city is now
fairly inundated with religious tracts, pamphlets
and sermons. If Mr.. Carey would get up a course
OF lectures on this controversy, he could cram the
Tabernacle for twenty nights at least. This would
beat Kirk in his palmiest days all to nothing.
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RELIGIOUS MENDIcANTs-A deputation from the
tree Church OF Scotland" may be shortly expected
here. Their object is TO collect as many dollars as
their friends here will contribute. SO open your
purse Strings, we faithful
MORE oUsLE FOR WEBB.-General SANFORD
has commenced legal proceedings against our friend
Colonel Webb, for the " libellous attack upon his
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