The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-13
Osse<issies Of Rev. DIR. John Knox.
SKETCH or HIS LIFE-IMPREssIvE FUNERAL CKR
Monies AT THE LAFAYETTE PLACE CHURCH,


MONIES AT THE LAFAYErTk PLACE CHCRCH.
The death Of Rev. Dr. John Knox, who for more than
forty years has been connected minister with the
oegs,e Reformed Dutch church OF this city has created
profound impression among the communicates Of that
church. by whom he regarded with esteem and af
lection The extent Of this feeling was manifested in
marked manner by the attendance at his funeral, which
took place yesterday from the church in lafayette place
Dr. Knox was, next to Dr. Spring. the oldest settled
pastor in this city, and commenced his minshs
ton shortly before DR.. Berran became located
a Trinity church. He born near Gettysburg,
in Adams county, penusylvau aud graduated at
packenson College Carlisle Pa in 1871 During the
wear the Theological Seminary Of the Associate
Reformed Church. then under the Presidency OF Rev Dr.
John NJ Mason and licensed 10 preach IN 1915. In
July 1916 he was Installed as one o. the pastors Of the
tel bed to the duties Of that position up to the time Of his
death
At the formation Of the American Tract Society, In
1926, DR.. Knox chosen member OF It, publishing
committee the death Of DR.. Minor he has been
rs chairman Al the time of his death be chairman
OF the Board Of Trustees OF Columbia College, and in adj
don 70 the arduous duties of his church was
tive member OF most OF the prominent religious and bene-
yplep, societeE OF the day.
Dr. Knox was married carly in life to the daughter OF
Rev Dr Mason his theological preceptor They reared
iarse family one the Is member of the bar
fNew York and another pastor vt sntown, Penn.
Or Knox was up the time he received the accident
which eventually his DEATH hale and hearty man,
although be had attained ripe age oos On Tu ,sday Of
last week he home after having devoted the
day 70 his pastoral duties, and passing into the
pszza al tbe back Of his house, be maio misstcp and
Yell headong 10 the below-a distance of some ten
feet He taken up senseess having severe cut on
the head He remained this condition until his death,
which occurred about O'Clock on last Friday evening
The services yesterday at the late residence OF the do
uTeh 70 IaSsyeo place, were most imposing Ii was
almost impossible for the relatives OF tue revered
deal 10 gain sdmttAne TO the house. SO great was the
throus Of friends who crowded sill the approaches 10 the
dwelling grea; number Of cicrgymen were present"
well a some OF ms-t distinguished citizens
half tuoo O'Clock the ceremonies commenced py
prayer and brief address from Dr. AcEroy after which
procession formed which proceeded ron the mouse
IN fourth street the church in Lafayette place, In the
oaDxs pRocrsSos.
Undertaken
ofhcia,ing clergymcn.
Attending physicians
Pail bearers. sody;l faii oea1o's'
=. Ccleagues-the Consstory and ia oc,cers-
Hoard Of Corporation Of the General Synod.
Professors OF the Theological Seminary
Board Of Domestic Missions.
Board OF Foreign Missions.
BOARD OF Sabbath school Union.
Board OF Education.
Board OF Publication.
A, perican Tract Society.
tss,hs an, Trustees Of Rutgers College
r.n,lv AMI rr, stees OF Columbia College.
cs,,csr Of IN, 'sicans and Surgeons.
,...... ~ d. fas. an, Watts Orphan House, with Su
Hu'"'' '" WV ,e,n,.nJs,, and orphans.
,,, ,....on n,s,rb.J M Broadway 30 Eighth street,
% Fb, stree, 70 Iaayette place, and down Lafay
cite place TO the church The p bearers consisted Of
the following perschs,-- - wa,.
Rev Or. Berrian, Rev. Ut. "nm,As"si
rev f,r Phlius Rev. Dr. MtCarhe,
Nv. ~ skinner. Rev. Dr. Hareenburgh,
Rex IN PANTY Chancellor Ferris
On arriving At the church. an immense crowd, princi-
paiy OF fcmalcs were found % have assembled Every
svsl.bje ul.ca In the church ned aid tho number
Of people on the Sidewalks doubted those on the inside
II Is doubtful whether any edace In the city would have
sccomnods,cd the trong Through sAe aid VI The 20
lice the cergymen managed eventually 70 get inside the
church. -. - 49,
was placed IN front OF the pulpit bore silver plate,
containing the and OF the deccased The pulpit
sss drsped In black and the galleries were hung with
,o,ds Of black Grape and muslin. The great crowd the
presence Of number Of clergymeH m their robes and
he sombre drapcry Of the church bad mot impressive
er-ct the spectators.
TIE religious exercise commenced With chant By the
Choir A prayer was then delivered, and Dr. Bcthune
real sppre,se passages from the Scrpturos Addresses
were delivered by Rev. Drs. Hutton and Taylor on themes
surgessed By the occasion The following The names
Of the snHciatng clergymen, viz Rev Drs hcElroy,
pelhups Van vfankn, Masn, Hutton and Spring.
After the service the body deposited In Tire vault
"a Ihe tawcih and the assembase dispersed.