The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-04-06
Sketches Of Philadelphia Cicrgymen.

the Rector of 81. Thomas Church, well known
place OF resort for the colored aristocracy oil our
city. He is 4 gentleman OF very respectapie a..
tainments, and can deliver discourse with as
much huency and eloquence as any white clerical
IN the city-opposed as he is 10 slavery, he IS iai
from being an ebolliionlst, but favors the colonl-
zatlon scheme II an Ethiopian couple WISH 70 DC
married fsshonably, they apply to Mr. Douglass,
who unltes them with all the due terms and cere-
monies OF the church, for the performance oil
which duty he expects tee OF ten dollars, whist
only two dollars. The rector receives salary OF
eight hundred per annum besides the perquisltes,
which neither few nor pallry
In 1885, the congregation were oil necessity OBJ
liged 10 obtain the SERVICES OF white clergyman,
as no coIored one could be obtained shortly after
his institution the vestry caused q marble slab,
bearing the following inscription to be placed over
the door.
"The people that have sat in darkness have seen
great light"
STREETS.
Reverend William SuddArds, rector OF Grace
ChLrch This divine, like some others we have
had occasion to alude TO, is foreigner, and ma
tive OF England. He came here some twelve years
ago, and undertook the charge OF parish IN the
diocese CT Ohio, where he became quite popular as
preacher, aad his amiable department won the
esteem and respect OF ms parlshioners IN 1850
to the resignation OF the Rev. MIR. Brncklc this
offered to Mr.. s., and he was instituted as rec
tor that same Year. few months alter his lnsti-
tuition, the congre CATION, although heavily IN debt
purchased an organ to the tune OF 5000; and Ia
order to deiray this heavy expense, determined to
have concert in the church, which they carried
into effect, aud procured the services OF number
OF stage actresses, which greatly dlspeased their
pastor, and led TO a serious difficulty between him
and his vestry, causing dissolution OF the latter
and the formation of an entire new vestry. Mr
). is favorite preacher, and his Sunday evening
services better attended than any other church
n The cifV He has and a OcrSuanlVc
manner, and in disposition is entirely the reverse
of Tying, who has the reputation OF being violent
and caustlc speaker. Il Is said, by some, that
picks them ups" which, by the by. is very true
saying. Mr.. Suddards was, for some time connect
ed with the episcopal Recorders" he was not,
however, an active editor, as Tying penned the
the greater part OF the editorial himself suddards
only making the selections. He published an
American edition of the "British Pulpit" which
had a ready sale. With the exception OF this. ne
has not. we believe, published anything else. He
is low churchman, and we think, rather an ultra
one; this may be owing In part TO his having been
trained among the Wesleyan Mcthodists, who
have loose notions on church government and dis
cipline. Alter the death Of the wealthy Mrs. VIII,
Mr.. s. was appointed guardian for her children,
consisting OF six daughters. This trust ne has exc
cuted with great fidelity, and has kept such
watchful eye over them, that until very lately no
gentleman was able to obtain admission into the
large double house. However, on New Years
day, one Mr.. F. managed to take q peep inside,
and succee ded in winning the affections OF the
flower of the flock, much to the regret Of Mr.. s.,
who. it il said, intended her for 4 young
hopeful, who is Z now a student in the TheO
ligical Seminary at Alexandra. Since the bans
have been removed, we think it quite likely that
other young men will step in, and make their Sc
navy, attend service at Grace the latter is gene
rally accompanied by his step daughter, pretty
young girl of some eighteen summers; she 10 much
admired by the young men, who crowd the church
doors to get glimpse OF her.
TRINITY CHURCH, cATHARINE STREET, ABOVE SECOND,
SOUTH SIDE, (souTHwARK.)
Rev. John Coleman, D. D., Rector Of Trinity
Church The parents Of this gentleman were Me.
thodiss and residents Of New York city, and were
on terms OF intimacy with the Rev. DR.. Bond, the
editor Of the "Christian Advocate and Journal"
After the decease OF his mother, he removed TO
Baltimore, carrying with him letters highly recon.
mandatory from the Methodist clergy OF New
York. He was then only twenty years of age, and
at that early period his talents began to shine
forth with Uncommon brillancy. vacancy hav-
friends made application TO the elders, to appoin,
him licenuate, which was successful. In 1854
copy Of "Onderdonk's Eplscopacy Tested by Scrip
ture," accidentally fell in his way, whice he care
fully perused, and the result was, that he was led
right up to the gates OF the church. The Bishop Of
Maryland, DR.. Stone, having learnt his change OF
views, and understanding he was DESTROYS OF en-
tering the church, took lively interest in hiswel
Cecllion. This was in 1887. In 1888, the vcstry
of Trinity Church, Southwark, invited him to his
present charge. The Doctor il an extempoIe
preacher, and Of course possesses remarkable
His enunciaiion is not pleasant to those
to listening to him, but after hear
ing few sermons from him, ceases to be an OBJ
lection. He is high churchman, and astaunch one;
his yestry and flock are ditto. During the South
wark riots, the DR.. was very active In condemnins
the Romanists for arf1lng the church Of ST. Philip
de Neri and thus brought upon himself the Ill will
of the priests, who have frequently, since then,
given proof Of their bitter feeling against him, by
wickedy insulting him in the streets. In addition
to performing the aborious duties Of Rector OF
large city parish, he edits heightened periodical,
the " Banner Of the Cross" the official organ OF
The Bishopslof Michigan, New Jersey, North Caro-
nent "a an editor than as parish priest. He sci
dom writes an editorial; If he does, il 10 in the
shape OF review on some important publication.
He depends for original matter principally on his
correspondents, who are numerous, and who write
with nauch ability. One OF the most conspicuous
Is Bishop Doane, who is forever troubling the edi-
tor with his silly items OF English corresponds
ence," written in his usual style Of pomposity: He
ceited, who occasionally repubIishes his sermons
and discourses in the "Banner." We refer to
George Uphold, D. D., the consequential Rector OF
Trinity Church, Pittsburgh, Pa; i il to this latter
debtcd for his electorate of Divinity" DR..
Coleman married some years ago the daughter Of 4
wealthy sugar rehner OF Baltimore, by whom he
has several chlldfen. She il said 10 be an excel
lent cook, and feeds the Doctors epicurean taste
to a nicely. She is decidedly opposed to making
mince pies without favoring them with wine. The
Doctor, to please the views OF LordGeorse OF Jer-
sey, and the Bishops Of North Carolina and Mary
land, opposed the late decision Of the House Of
Bishops, in the case OF Ondernonk. The public
opinion, however, being against him, the Doctor
will shortly turn somerset, at least 30 say his
friends.
CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, LOMBARD, ABOVE llrH,
SOUTH SIDE.
Rev. Frederic Ogilby, Rector of the Church Of
the Ascension, 10 an Ifishman by birth, but emf
grated to this country with his parents at an early
age, and settled 1t Bethlehem, Penn. Willis,
there he became acquainted with DR.. Green, q
physician known throughout the country, for his
success in curing cases Of deafness. This gentle.
man advised him to turn his attentlon to the study
of medicine, and promised TO assist him should he
scd fit to undertake it. At the request OF his
friends he declined DR.. G.'s kind offer, and at
their advice entered the New York Theological
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