The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-06
Our New Jersey Correspondence.
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A little more than two years since, the old Epis-
copal Church, in this place, was consumed by fire.
Since then the congregation have been worshipping
in temporary room while the new edifice has
been erecting and to-day stands complete in all Its
parts-St. Paul's new church having arisen on the
same spot, and like the tabled bird, from the very
ashes, as it were, of its former SELF This day was
appointed for its conservation, and perhaps a shor
account OF the imposing service may NOT be unin.
terestng to your readers
The church is built Of the beautiful freestone so
common IN thus part OF the State Iii of the Gothic
style, with high peaked root, and heavy buttressed
walls IL consists OF nave and chancel, each sur
mounted by stone cross, and the whole external
effect is very handsome, although 1t would be much
see added before long. The internal appearance is
also good. The chancel, with its black walnut
altar. antique bishops chair, credence table, and
lectern, 10 neatly furnished. The pews are with.
out doors, and look even inviting for strangers and
ali to enter. The windows (wiIh the exception of
the chancel, one which contains several appro-
pirate symbols, such as paten, chalice font lamb
with the banner OF the cross, and ground
The walls are simply darkened, and with the open
work roof, showing even the heads of the bolts,
give It very much the appearance of some of the
English chapels we hear 60 frequently praised for
their beauty.
This, as we have already said, was the day ap-
pointed tor the conservation. Many of the con-
gregation were looking forward with anxious hearts
that the day might be a fine one; and certainly we
nave never seen more propitious sky or lovely day
IN the month OF January. 1t Ielt more like an April
morn; and one almost nstinctively listened for the
chirping OF the birds. The bishop of the diocess,
with several OF the clergy, arrived in the morning
tra; and at the appointed hour proceeded in their
robes from the house Of one of the churchwardens,
which stands near by the editice, AS they entered
the church and proceeded up the middle aisle, re-
peating alternately the verses of the 9th psam
GOnUreUHtIOn M aAa ma
very impressive. The request to consecrate having
seen read by the rector, Rev. Mr.. Thompson, the
bishop proceeded with the service. After this SER
vice, and the sentence OF conservation had been
Almighty God, morning prayer was read by the
Rev. Mr.. Southland. This finished, Bishop Doane
PREACHED the sermon. He took for his text, Exod.
@ ns u Sy do as ssTef here ms
consecrate this buildingl What is the Scripture
testimony for such a seryice' BY whose authority
do we do lit These questions, no doubt, have
arisen this morning in the minds of many thinking
persons present, and propose 10 answer them in
PLAIN way. The bishop then drew out, in a clear
and forcIble manner, the Scripture testimony for
consecraiing particular places TO the worship OF
God. Even in the Garden of Eden, there appears to
have been Il particular place where God was spc-
cially present. Cain and Abel I" brougat' their Of
fenng unto the Lord, and must have had some
place where they offered IT, Noah. after he left
the ark, did not sacrifice until he had I" buildcd an
altar unto the Lord Abraham, by divine com
msnd, wentto offer up his son Isaac oniM cunt Zion
Jacob, after he had awaked from sleep, in which
he had seen that mystic ladder extending from
earth 10 heaven, said, "Surely the Lord is IN this
place, and knew il not "How dreadful is this
place This is none other but the house of God, and
this is the gate of heaven" And never do we
they had builded an altar, or otherwise sanctllied
the place as holy. Further on, we find Moses
commanded 10 put of his shoes, for he stood on
holy ground; and still later, the temple Of Solo
mi N hutf hx, drrtna A
lind the great apostle to the Gentles rebuhing the
Corinthians for despislRg the church of God, ia
the same spirit of indignat which his Master
showed, only when he drove out with a scourge Of
small cords, those money changers from the tenn
pie, saying, " Take these things hence; make not
INV Fathers honse an house OF merchandise"
Again, then, return to the question:" What
nieeu je by this serylcel' answer, we mean 20
endeavor &C promote by il the glory of God, the
impression OF the people. and the security of our
posieriiy. Zach of these points the bishop drew
out in his usually happy and eloquent manner. He
then concluded by an atlectionatc address 10 the
rector and people, congratuaung them on the no.
bic, pous work they had performed in erecting a
house OF prayer for all time; and exhorting them
always TO be present in its courts, and attend upon
Its ministrations. He alluded, also, in a feeling
manner to the deaths of several distinguished per.
sons in the congregation since they last assembled
together on this spot for public worship.
The bishop, assisted by tive beleve) the Rev.
DR.. Barry, then proceeded TO administer the holy
communion 10 n very large numUsr OF commune
can,s. Thus ended this delightful service. May
many more UGH beautiful PARISH churches spring
W throughout our land
ARREST OF A FrclTIvE FROM ENGLAND. Among
the passengers by the steamship City of Glasgow,
from England to this port, was young man about
~ years OF age, travelling under the assumed name
Of Henry Bee, who, previous 10 leaving Great Br-
tain, committed heavy .forgerics upon several
mercantile houses In Leeds, the shape OF bills of
exchange, which he got ctshed in London. He
lied 10 this ceuLtry from Liverpool, in company
with an older offender, whose dupe and victim he
appears to have been. Since his arrya in America
he has remained all the time with the exception of
few days spent in visiting New York;, in Phila.
delphia. The fugitive was promptly pursued by a
gentleman of Leeds, J. II. Gill, who came out by
the Arctic Mr. Gill, rp IN reaching Philadelphia,
communicated with Ponce Marshal keyser, who
took the ssary steps have the orge arrested
On Satu rday, the Marshal despatched one of his
officers, IN company with Mr. Gill, in pursuit OF
the fugitive, and these gentlemen, getting upon his
track, succeeded, after three hours spent tracing
him, in discovering his lodgings. Bee was taken
into custody in the ladies' ordinary Of the hotel
where he was stopping, by party OF the Marshars
othcers, who were accompanied by Mr.. Gill
When detected, he was overwhelmed, and made
no attempt al denial. The prisoner was committed
10 the Moyamensing prison by Alderman Mitchell,
10 await further advices ON England. towards
OF three thousand dollars principally in American
and British gold CON- the proceeds Of his forgeres,
was found IN his possession This money was de-
posted IN bank. The total amount OF the young
max s forgeries, as far ascertaioed, will reach
nearly five thousand dollars. Mr. Gill will be fully
advised Of their extent by the Canada. The young
criminal was clerk in one Of the houses he has
fieeced. lie isa handsome, progressing fellow,
and this is believed TO have been his first attempt
at the commission Of crime. His conduct since
his arrest has been remarkably frank, and IN every
way becoming. He uuhesitatingly surrendered all
the property in his possession, even TO articles Of
the smallest value, and has made free and full
confession OF everything. His family in England,
IL hirhly respectable, and he was considered an
excellent youth. -Phh North dmcrcan, Etb. 3.
Iloy. DANIEL WEBSTER AND the McDoyorsu
Will. CAsR.-By a resolution passed by the Sc
cond Municipality, and recently concurred in by
the Third Municipality, and which WILL no doubt,
be adopted by the First, the city will be authorized
offer 10 this Distinguished jurist end statesman
a retaining fee Of 81 500, ia order 10 secure his
services In maintaining the rights Of the city OF
New Orleans TO the estate OF the late John Me-
Donough = Nep Orleans Ptcavnme, Jan ~.