New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-08-29
DEATH or DR.. CONE.


the came hou he was attacked with paralysis Of the
left tide, and from that period had remained in an
exceedingly eneebled condition till the moment Of his
demise. At times faint hopes cherished of bis
recovery, but the symptoms were never decidedly
favorable, and although his departure was sudden,
almost instantaneous, lis physicians and family were
not altogether unprepared for such an event.
During bis sickness DR. Cone manifested his uniform
confidence in the doctrines which he had for many
years proclaimed, and his perfect Assurance Of bis
interest in Hin whom his soul loved with ardent afec-
ton.
Just before bis late illness he had two or three fall
and free conversations with the writer upon his firm
convictions OF salvation, and his unwavering antci-
paiiors Of future gory. His feelings especially since
tie decease Of bis wife, to whom he ardently at-
tached were remarkably tender, and often when talk
ng in private with him who sketches these lines about
the love of Christ and his own unworhiness, he wept
ike child.
Dr. Cone was bonn in Princeton ~ j., on the 3Oth
of April 1855, and therefore was in his seventy first
year at the period of his DEATH AT the age of twelve
years he was admitted into Princeton College, but was
forced at fourteen TO abandon lis chosen course OF
study and assist by teaching in the support Of his wild
owed mother and family. lie taught at Princeton, at
Springfield, and ct Bordentown in New-Jersey, and
for four or five years in the Philadelphia Academy,
Penn, under the supervision Of tie Rev. DR.. Aber-
crombe. His favoriie department was instruction in
the Latin and Greek languages, Of which he had
charge in the Academy at Bordentown.
Seven years he spent upon the stage and subse-
quently took charge Of the books and funds of The
Baltimore american.
On the 10th Of May, 1913, be was married TO SalGe
w aIlace MorrelI who made his home the seat Of do
nestle bliss until she was called home the 18th Of
August 1854. They have LEFT two sops, Edward w.
and s. Wallace Cone, vhose distinguishing character
istic has always been devoted attachment to their
parents.
The Rev. DR.. Cone held appointment in the
Treasury Department at Washington, ID. C., at the
peri, when he was summoned to the office OF tho
Gospel Ministry.
He was connected with The Baltimore american at
the time Of biz conversion The stories which have
been extensively circulated that lie was converted on
the stage and that he was acting in the Richmond
Theater at the moment when the fire burst out are to-
tally destitute of foundation. lie has often assured
the writer that he in that theacr, and that
he was lot at all connected with the stage at the
period of his conversion.
He was the subject of deep and lopgcontinued con-
yctions before be led to exercise faith in Jesus as
the Savior But having once trusted his all to Him he
never sweived in his allegiance. Few men have been
60 decided in their views of duty, and have uni
iormly adhered to them. His perceptions of truth
were almost intutve; his judgment clear and dscrmi
mating and his decisions so surely founded that ne
seldom had reason to change them This gave
straichtowaidnes TO bis conduct which left no roam
for doubt or suspicion. No one who knew him could
no IN fbe
pose and of conduct There was nothing mean or low
in his character.
1t il not surprising then that as soon as he en-
braced the principles of the Gospel he became the
determined advocate of pure religion and pure YER
sions of the Word OF God. The doctrine of worldly
expedency was perfectly abhonent TO his nature.
Trusting in God, he iet prepared to do what RIGHT,
let the consequences be rhat hey may. And he threw
his whole soul into his acts From long habtual in
macy the writer can testify that DIR. Cone was always
whole hearted in his conduct and conver alton. You
ALWAYS knew where to find him. lie never said one
thing and cid another.
With this character he entered the ministry, and
many converted soul can bear witness TO the faith
fnlness of his preaching. His e,quence In the en-
forcement Of truth is too well known TO need descp
ton. His voice combined all the excellence OF musical
sweetness. great power and compass, and most IN
common catabity Of meditation, and he knew how
to use It to produce the greatest possible effect But
that which most deeply impressed all who heard him
WIS his maniiest sincerity. lie believed and there
fore be spoke and bis hearers often believed because
they felt that be could not utter what his conscience
did net approve.
He entered the cause Of missions with bis whole
heart and for nearly forty years occupied prominentpo
sors in their support 1t would be tedious to enume
rate the of.es which be held in connection with the
Baptist Determination For nine consecutive years he
voe President Of their Trennal Conventional that
period embracing the whole Of the United States he
was President Of the American and Foreign Bible So
ciety from its foundation in 1880 TIL the year l'5O
when he became President of the American Bible
Union. and continued in the Office I'll his death.
Dr. Cone was ordained Nov 90 ISIS, and few
weeks sfer chosen Chaplain to Congress In lSlo he
became pastor OF the Baptit Church IN Alexandra,
from which be was transferred to the charge OF the
Oliver st Baptist Church in this City in May, ls25
On tie lst of July, 1871, he chosen pastor Of the
First Pspiis. Church, No. $50 Broomest., where he
oficiaied til he closed bis labors earth. His con-
elegations were always large and frequently crowded
Few persons have been for forty years together 20 uni
foImly popular in the pulpit Tie fame OF his elo-
querce attracted strangers bu; the great body Of his
audience consisted OF those who regularly attended bis
preaching and preferred il to any other.
Tie funeral services viii take place in the meeting
house Of the Frs, Church on Thursday, al P. NJ,
and funeral sermon will be preached in the same
place by the Rev Thomas Armitsge, ID. d., on the
evening Of the third Sunday IN September. W.
NARY WILLIAMS BRoUeHT BAcx.-Mary Williams