The New York herald., 1844-11-11


for other purposes they at present assemble u the
large room or chapel Of the above building, until
such time as their new church, now in the course
of erection, In the Fifth avenue, is completed The
room where they present assemble is but of limit
ed dimensions, and appears to be used at other
Zines a lecture room in connection with the
University II is plainly furnished room, some
what in the form Of semicircle, with six rows OF
seats round the circular part, capable OF seating
about two hundred persons; in front of which
there is a slightly raised platform, on which is
placed small reading desk opposite in the upper
circle of the seats, is small organ, at which
young lady presided, and played with considerable
taste and judgment, vocay assisted by one or two
others. The attendance on the occasion was but
limited, the room not being more than two thirds
filled; but those that were present appeared to
have come for the more holy purpose of devo-
ton than to display their last new purchase, whe
ther shawl, dress, or hat I; except, indeed one
lady near us, who kept herself very busy disen-
tangng the fringe Of very handsome silk shawl
during the whole Of the service. At the time ap-
pointed for the commencement of the service,
half past ten o'clock, the Rev. gentleman came
from behind small green curtain, hung in one
corner Of the room, and proceed with the beautiful
Of rather dark complexion, tall, slight frame, and
appeared to be somewhat Of delicate constitu-
| ton his voice not very powerful. rather slow,
sweet, and clear his whole carriage appeared ex-
tremely devout and he entered with heart and soul
into the feelings Of the different parts of the SER
vice as he proceeded. displaying mind Of consi-
derable eruditlon. The psalms OF the day were
the 5Oth, 5lst and sgd the lessons the LIST chapter
| of Proverbs, and the 9th chapter of John. These
were succeeded by the 10th psalm IN the collec-
ton, commencing
| "May Jacobs God defend us
/ And save in distress !"
which was sung with very good taste by the lady
who presided at the organ, the whcle Of the con-
gregatlon joining her The epistle. was PHILIPPIANS
Rev Gentleman proceeded TO saw that
would be gratifying to the members OF the congre-
| cation to hear that the new church which was in
the course Of erection for them in such state
at the present time that ne hoped that It would be
ready for their reception between the 9th and 18th
Of the ensuing month 1t was with painful sur
prise that he observed the conduct of his little flock
in not attending to their religious duties in this
place. It was true, that, it was not splendid or
gorgeous temple, nor had they soft cushions to sit
upon; they were great deal too tastidious such
matters; it showed great want on their parts Of
that grace which was necessary for their salvation
| It was painfulsense OF duty that compelled him
to mention this subject He did not observe those
present to whom these remarks most particularly
referred, but hoped they would be informed of his
remarks He begged they would not be unmind-
ful of the necessity there for their assembling
together-their present good and future happiness
depended on it. The evening service in that place
was still more neglected; he begged to press on all
his hearers the necessity there existed for
guar attendance, for he ,as their PASTOR could be Of
any service TO them, they must attend 10 his minis
i try. II they were inclined TO change, they had
better 60 at once in the name of the Lord and
| settle at once under some other minister, it he
could not do them any good. The habit of going
first to one place and then to another, tended to
i obof thar tfIad md tn fhctr
| jury both here and hereafter. He repeated his
regret, that sense Of his duty had compelled him
| to make these remarks The beautiful hymn Of
Blessed ID the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love-"
was sung in an equally pleasing as the pre-
vlous.
The reverend gentleman then proceeded to OBJ
serve, that it might be to their benefit to draw
Gently held in this city. AT these conventions, 1t
was usual TO call upon the senior Bishop for pas.
toral address, which was usually laid before the
Church of Bishops, and afterwards before the
lower house, which consisted of clergymen and
| lay members of the different churches II the
pastoral letter passed both these boards, it
was published, and was read once IN all the
it, and as he proceeded, to make few comments
on different parts. He proceeded to unfold news
paper, and said, that he did not know the reason
let form, for the Of the clergy but having heard
| that the same had been read from a newspaper in
the church of the Ascension on the previous Sab
bath, there was no harm in his doing likewise.-
| The Rev. gentleman then proceeded TO read the
| document referred 10, and made few remarks,
mostly OF nature to draw the attention OF his hear
ers to particular points As this pastoral letter ap
peaTed our paper OF the first instant, also in the
weekly Herald Of the same week, we see there is
no occasion to repeat it on the present OCCASION
The Rev. gentleman, in conclusion, observed that
paragraph in this address, which he would again
read to them which he did as fOllOws:-
To conclude The members of our communion in all
places Of extensive country have cause for erven
that by the mighty power Of His holy spirit the present
Convention Of portion Of His Churah here earth,
peace especially in that He hath inclined the Of
the members thereof to elect with great unanmity, Mis-
s
our mission in Texas and also three brother Bishops to
spread abroad IN foreign lands, the glorious gospel Of
| Now, the objection to this statement was, that il
| was not altogether correct as regarded the una
nimlty which prevailed at this convention, but ta-
| king 1t on the whole it was perfectly correct.
/ Never did convention separate in greater una
nlmity. The questions OF the greatest Importance
that were discussed had elected, it true, very
spirited debate, and many points were overruled, TO
the great benefit OF the church. The proof OF the
principles of that convention was ably set forth in
that letter which was well worth their most serious
perusal and consideration. 1t was published by
ihe unanimous consent Of the whole house Of
/
consisting of ministers and lay members. What
i greater evidence could there be OF the unanimty
which prevailed throughout the whole body =?
| briet prayer closed the service of the morning
| FASHIONABLE DANcrNa.-Mons De Korpony opens
his Academy in Park Place, this day, for insruc.
| ton in all the most fashionable dances known at
the present time. There is little doubt but that he
will have in short time greater number of pupils
on his list than the present sixty or seventy already
entered.
Theatricals, &c.
Placide had full benefit at the Park on Saturday
night and Is going South.
Anderson and Mrs. sloman commence IN engagement
at the Park this evening.
Hacket Is playing at Philadelphia.