The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-04

TERED with all the imposing ceremonies characteristic OF
the Jewish persuasion The members OF Inc cosgress
ton Of Bna Jcshuran together with the several members
OF the Jewish and Hebrew societies, assembled At
the synagogue in Greene street at half past nine
O'Clock There upwards Of four hundred prcscnt,
among whom observed Mr. X. Kramer reader OF tho
Greene street congregations Mr. Deleenew, Dr. Bardy,
Rabbi preacher, of Norfolk street church; Rev j. j.
Lyon, OF Crosby street. w. Isaacs minister Of Wooster
street congrcgaon Rev Dr. Leo Rev Mr.. Kauhortz, of
the House Of Israel in Chrysc street, Mr. Joachmssen,
and several other gentlemen.
After the death proclaimed the congrega-
iion and friends formed into body and pro-
ceeded to the residence OF the Rev. Mr.. Raphall, in
Macdougai street large number Of friends await
ing thor arrival together with upwards OF forty carriages,
which were provided by the different congregations in
the city AT O'Clock the remains placed in tho
hearsc when tho corege slowly proceeded towards the
terry route for Cy press Hill Cemetery, accompanied
by hundreds of gentlemen foot Following the hearse
were tho President and Board OF officers Of the Greene
street synagogue, after whom the representatives
OF the different societies and congregations in the city
The funeral most imposing and hundreds Of citizens
followed Il to the boat Upon arriving at the cemetery
the coffin taken from tho hearse and conveyed u tho
grave the mournors and relatives OF the deceased follow
ing
After the usual Jewish ceremony OF tho burial Of the
dead Dr. Fischer delivered discourse. He alluded IN tho
fact Of the numerous attendance, and spoke high terms
Of the deceased lie was followed by Dr. B0ndy prcsi-
dent o the Norfolk street congregation who delivered
eloquent euogy in the German language the late Mrs.
Rapha. The colin which was metallic one, was then
threw three shoyeulls OF earth upon IT, This was tho
most affecting part OF the ceremony. The doctor, with
difficulty neryed himself to tho task but tho bystanderU
could perceive the dropping tear IN his eyes, and evi-
dence OF his feelings at the loss which ho had sustained
INC ietves ana friends then assisted IN hng the grave
which Was quickly accomplished, after which the vast
asscmbiage separated
DEPARTURE OF MISSIONARIES FOR CHINA.
FAREWELL MEETING IN THE JANE STREET CHURCH.
The Rev. l.. Baldwin, missionary for China ordan-
cd in the Clinton Street Methodist Episcopal church
Friday evening last 1t was announced that he would
preach In the Twenty Street Methodist Episcopal
church yesterday afternoon but some cause other
he was not present at the meeting.
last evening the Jane Street Methodist Episcopal Church
crowded TO its utmost capacity the ascs being
full Tho occasion understood to be farewell meet
ing TO Mr.. Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin expected TO sail for
China at o O'Clock this morning lie takes out with him
his wife, also Mrs Bcuah and Miss Sarah Wooson sisters
both Of Trenton, N. j. and Miss f. A. Potter of New
York, as teachers
They go in the clipper ship Empress now lying at pier 70
Fast river foot of jefferson street Three missionaries
from the Dutch Reformed Roard-Rev. Avan Ostrom,
and wife formerly Miss Webster, Of this city) and Rev.
Mr. Rappajee for Annoy; and Rev L. p Peet and wife, Of
the American Board for Fuh Chau-win also in tho
same vessel. The ship is destined for Shanghae, from
which port part Of the missionaries viii proceed u Fuh
Chsu by steamer The present force Of the Methodist
mission IN Fuh Cau consists Of Rev. H. Nacay, Of tho
Fast Baltimore Conference; Mrs Macay, formerly
teacher in the Newark Wesleyan Insttute Rev Dr. Went
worth, OF the New Jersey Conference Rev. Otis Gibson
Of the Genesee Conference. and Mrs Gibson.
The services last evening werc commenced with prayer
by the Rev Mr. Peet Of the American Board OF Missions
and late missionary Fuh Chau. After singing the Rev.
Dr. Durbn Corresponding Secretary Of the Methodist Eps
copal church, addressed the meeting. lie thought the
church should feel encouraged the signs Of the times
indicated that the time was rapidly approaching when
the kingdoms of this world should be converted be-
the kingdoms Of God All the clements o power said
he the hands OF Christian nations Where science,
where is wealth, where is tho Of the world but
in the hands OF Christian natons2 Four hundred aud
ffiy millions 81 people IN Chna-nore than oneiith OF
the population Of the world-have within few months
past quietly and peaceably submitted 10 Christian nations.
There were but Few Christians there upon ono river
] do not speak of personal experences-and at tho
sight Of them that vast nation submitted II they
had sent such force here INTO
ton, would have submittcdS No; Chris
tan nation would. Then, again, look at India. shall
not inquire into the origin Of the English power there
but is strange that many millions Of people should bo
controlled by little island away the When
Greece and Rome powerful they out their colo
and founded states the moment they ceased to
found new States, they waned and tell White they sent
their colonies they controlled the world Now tn,
only nations that sent out missionaries colonies, and
founded States Christian naiions: they rule tho
world Has China, with her 45o 600 600 out colonies
or founded new Staesy Have the Mahomctans with their
140 900, sent out colonies founded States
has Arcas No all those vast masses of people have los
the power 70 spread themselves the world While they
have lost the power Ia do this what have the Christian
tons doncy As a noble son of Ancrica-Danol Webster
said 'Her Majesty language heard from rcveillc the
morning I'll late % night all around the globe Well,
what has America d0neY | not for nbust.rng,
but must say he = blind who can't see tho destiny OF
this nation; he Is blind who cant see that there
four nations who - chef Christian rus
over this world The great ooouzer England first, then
America next France, and lastly Russia Russia with her
millions, young active, deyelopng-eay what you will Of
her, she i not surpassed by any nation in the world,
her real for the Tho Church recognise this
movement of the four Christian nations she mat keep
up with tiff she does her duty she has got to keep up
with Il. She must be more energetic more devoted in
her sbors otherwise she will fall a. a she ought to II
she does not. We have been in the habit OF dedcatng
our children from early youth TO Mammon We have got
~ and dsd gata fhau In (.oI
The reverend gentleman went devcope the charac
ter % the Mor,an church. compared IL labors and sacri
hccs 10 those ~ the Methodist Episcopal church, and
surcd severely the negligence and nacton q the latter as
compared to the former
The Rev FRANCS BrR>s fcoorcd), African Bishop elect
81 siberia was next called upon ~ address the meeting
He represented the condition of things In Africa very
favorable for Missionary labor. few years Liberia
lighting for her existence against many tho bor-
dcrinR tribes she AT peace with al of them They
come % her and ak for teachers for missionaries Cor in
structnn and guidance n the of civilization liberia
Is doing all she 90 send missionaries and teachers
among the native tribes but Is not able TO supply tenth
part oi tho demand ic called earnestly upon the
gegaton and church not 10 forget Africa, but 10
over ~ tlcir relief Now the time, the field
open, and a great pty 10 be unable 10 OH a. Hs
ntlmated that II any person there felt call 20 10
Airsa a. a missionary, the natives would have ohjec
ton receive him besausc of has bcng white but would
the other hand, gratefully accpt hs instruction and
,rca, him kindly. Mr. Burns leaves Tor Africa about tho
first of next month.
The Rev Mr. yrooxnS, Of the American Board of MIS-
sions at Canton the NEXT speaker lie commenced by
referring 10 the account that had been given q tho
u'iNu w tNHa, NafuE orfiu tavort,
but though hc possessed tho that matter yet
said hc could not attempt - give them N the ten minutes
time that was allowed each speaker lie had his theory
for The spread o the Gospel and that the subject
that eugrosscd his attention. Christ sad that
vas Ike grain q mustard seed. 4 grain cf mus
tard seed = an organic body planted ~ the earth,
which goes on and deyelopcs itself 81 the Church
an ofganic body, small at FIRST, but capaci,aisd 70
grow tl a covers the whole world Chrst wanted
something more 10 which 10 likon the Church,
h. h. compared u 70 icaven. How does cayen acs
When partcsl of leavcn u PIT into measure u
meal, transforms the particle mex. 10 4 o eaven, ani
that It, neghh0ring particle, and tn tie whole g
leavened. 10 i with the church Now, Il they
wanted 10 thrstauize China they cnd lcaven here
u could not b. done without the mustard r.cd, without
the eaycn. II good 20 preach and pray here they
must de- something ne wantel 10000 missi0na-
rics With which ~ convert China " Christianity, and CO.
Oo0 yearly recruits 90 kee the number complete Besides
he h. wanted oco 0o0 0f teachers then he might hope