The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-21

The GhuxcA UAculsaes IN New Jersey.
PROTESTANT CHURCH WITH A cArHoLIc PASTOR IN
NEWARK.
Ikrum the hewaTk Mercury, Dee. 1871
TAs difseuisy in the Lutheran church, in Mechanic
street, ID growing more aud more Aggravated.
YesteIdsy morning tire pries, from the puipi, de-
ncuncsd tae Protestant portion Of the congregation
In tie NEST scaoca'ous terms, calling N m villa
nous htrstics, De-, sns threatening them with the
pains u exc uncatson here and eserOa suffering
hereafter. In the course OF his remarks, he said
that tie church was lis properly, aud that he IN
ter ded to control II 81 such no mater what oppos
tien might be srraytd sgaicst him. lhs Prote tants
present submitted utmurhurinRly ~ the priest's
abuse, but, determined not 70 be. pus down, and
desT isg ~ worship ia tGsir wn way called meet
lug 10 take place in tie afternoon, having first
secured the services OF minister who had alrsidy
preached 70 them number Of times. Accordingly,
~ the time appointed the Pr1teslanss went TO the
church, and renovrg the lock OF Viii n the priests
party had the key, pat another of sbeir own ard
took possession OF tte .husch, dese mined under no
circumstances 10 giveit up.
In order TO preserve pc fess order, and accom-
plish their purpose without disturbance, they called
N the aid Of NE Msrshsl aud strong body Of po-
lice, - they had been advised 70 do by ths Mayor
and emUens counsel. Meanwhile, the priests
friends, alarmed ~ the Ia go crowd Ia and around
the church, hastene1 TO mis- residence sud sum-
moned him to Me rescae. aud about hatf-psst t~o
O'Clock, accompanied By . body quad, he appeared
on the spot and endeavorsd to enter the caurih.
This, however, was Denied and the Protestant cher
gyman shortly sser Appearing the p,i ;st was left
alone IN his glory" ouseide the door, the crowd
entering with the Piotssante The exc cises passed
Cf without interruption, aod ct their conclusion
the crowd dispersed, no dir ct disturbance hav-
ing been attempted by elmer party. The Protest
ants retained possession Of the church.
The srui tees (Protettaats) informs us tina. they
are acting uEder advice VI tie bsst counsel OF the
city, and desire to nothing but their legal
rights. These they express their determination 10
maintain, o. any cost Or sacridoe, desiring, how
ever, 70 excite rs little feeling possible in ing
SO. The Catholic portion Of the congregation are
equally firm in their determination, ana consider
abe trouble is doubtless yet in store for al inter
ested.
THE CATHOLIC TROUBLES AT EI.rzABErHrowN.
The troubles between the congregation and the
pastor and the texton Of ST. Marys Church (Roman
CsSholicl at Elx>bethtowD, have not been adjusted
The causes which before operated 70 produce H.
feeling, still continue IN ftrce. Ghereecsion Of all
measures OF compromise appears to have given rise
TO greater degree Of bitterness than was 81 first
pected to exist. We understacd that large proper
til q OF the congregation declare their intention to
contribute no further towards The fluids Of the
church until their demands are complied with. The
priest, on the other baod, sppears 70 be equally de-
termined in his opposition 10 the wishes Of his ho.k
and declares from the pulpit that he viii shame the
rebels into submission.
On Sunday last the case assumed new aspect
The nRmes Of lessees OF pevs, who had not paid Up
their assessments, we're conspicuously posted, and
ct the conclusion OF mass quite an exciting scene
occurred in the ssles Of the church. between the tax
cosctor and those whom he considered his debtors.
Many Of those whose nsmss were 8, posted are said
not TO have been In arrears, and had fun receipts
signed by 4 sexton.
The isue between The parties b, simply, the
question Of the formation OF board Of tr ustees to
manage the chu Oh. The congregation claim such
board ss their right; and think that tsose who
contribute moneys In support Of the church should
ksow the disposition made * such contributions. IL
the people adhs firmly y their intention 70 cease
contributing, the STAIR viii grow more intere sting.