The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-23
The Evangelization or Ireland.

The Evangelization OF Ireland.
RECEPTION or THE IRISH DELEG ATES-aREAT MEET
mo AT THE COOPER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., ETC.
The three delegates lately sent TO this country by the
Presbyterian General Assembly Of Ireland to raise funds
for carrying on missionary work in that counry-Rev.
Drs. Edgar, Din and Wson-had public reception at
tho great ha Of the Cooper Institute last evening. In
spite Of the ran there was audience Of between
and two thousand persons, and the proceedings
marked with great degree Of enthusiasm Over forty
cergymen, including largo deputation from Phadel-
pha, were seated upon the platform.
Rev. Thomas De Witt, D. D., presided. The exercises
began with singing the lOoh psalm, and prayer.
The PRESIDENT made few remarks referring TO the
revival in Leland responsive that which had
CURED in this country and saying they happy TO
meet hese delegates who we're messengers Of glad It'd
ings.
Rev. N. MURRAY, DID,, Of Elizabethtown then intro
duced the delegates He referred to the labors of the
Protcsans in Ireland in the work of spreading the Cos
pei The revvas had opened the doors the Ro
Catholic population, and hence this delegation had
been sent among US TO procure means 70 go on with that
work. The delegates received with hearty applause
Rev. VIM. ADAAs, ID, welcomed the delegation, al
lndng TO the great awakening Of the last century, which,
land and Scotland.
The PRESIDENT formally extended the right hand Of fe
lowshp to the delegates, after which
Rev. DR. EDGAR introduced, and received with pro-
onged applause He il said TO BIO sixty years old, but
does not look more than forty. In his per
he is thorough lrishman. His oratory very
effective, overrunning with humor and vivacity. He
came ne sau from the quarters VI tsoahs of ne
believed that Papacy was stronger in Ireland than in
Rome itself The Professionals in ireland fully
aroused, and would give the scarlet lady quarter
Their mission no less than the complete evangelical
ton Of Ireland. Americans ought TO sympathise with
such work. because it would prepare Irishmen TO be
good citizens when they this country. He spoke
Of the community of interests between Ireland and Anne
rica II the Great Eastern should succeed making the
trip in instead of ten days, she would have lifted
Iraa 1.arl- thrAo dave
To Why said he you to COnnaught as
myself in Belfast. There is not between my home
Brother Jonathan (Cheers.) He had objection to
appear here as beggar in behalf Of our poor neghbors
OF the south and west Of Ireland. He had come here
determined to be pleased with everything he saw TO ad
mire every mans good nature and ever womans beauty
and he was sure nothing would happen 70 disturb
rishmen in promoting the good work which God has so
blessed In Connaught and Ulster.
Rev Mr.. GOODMAN of Philadelphia said he was here as
a Philadelphia Methodist, he would say rather as
Philadelphia Christian He gave an account Of the enthu
sasm on this subject OF evangezng Ireland IN his city,
to invite them TO occupy his pulpit
Rev SAMUEL NJ Dit, of the Irish delegation was then
introduced He is small slight man. OF genteel appear
ance and both in and style Of speaking quite the
Of his colleague Mr.. Edgar. In his address,
which quite lengthy he referred especially to the
revival in Ireland and results 1t had sprung up
suddenly commonly supposed, but had been long
in preparation. 1t was manifested first in the parish
Of Connor, near his own at Ballymena, twenty or
produced unwonted spirit of unity and bro
herly love. In their prayer meetings all denominations
participated The awakening had been very general At
the fairs the people instead of profanity and sinful
amusements, talked now of heavenly things. Formerly
the public houses were crowded. now they were empty
At fair where hundred pounds used to be collected
whiskey, the amount collected was ouly ten shlings
and sxpence and anothcrthat of Broushae formerly
noted for riong cock fighting and drunkennesas soon
the business the crowd resolved itself
into two monster prayer meetings. DE could not
tell how many Roman Catholics had been converted
in Rail aln hp upohe And
the revival still going on in all directions. II was
destined redeem and dsenthral all Ireland. Party
spirit dying AT their recent anniversary July IL
instead of partisan parade with banners &C. they had
monster prayer meeting in the fields, and the Orange
lodges marched in with Bibles instead of banners. He
closed with appeal for aid In spreading the Gospel and
thus Fastening the millcnial day.
Rev. Mr. WnsoN, of the delegation, introduced to
make the closing address. He is younger than his
colleagues tall and well formed and quite energetic He
spoke especially of the sonth and west of Ireland
which he represented comparatively degraded having
been altogether under the control Of the priests He
lated number OF amusing anecdotes TO illustrate the fact
that the power Of the priests IS on the wane In one case
Of them into hares and some into dogs, and set
the dogs to hunting the harcs, but the urchins only
laughed at HIM witness in court was re-
preached by an advocate for not observing Lent
and explained the matter in this wise -'' Wan day
in Lint met his reverence the Bishop Of - and said
he That's the wild you at ALL you look very poorly
ntircly Said your reverence it's the fast. Well thin
said he Ill give you lave to ate WHATEVER comes before
you till you my face agn. And whether was good
luck whether II was bad luck, it PLACED the Lord to
take away the Bishop Of =, and it's now tin years
Like his colleagues Mr. Wilson closed his address with
earnest appeal for aid in spreading the Gospel in Ire
land.
The PRESIDENT that resolution had been placed in
his hands which too long TO read but the substance
that having listened with SO much pleasure to the
delegation from Ireland and having part given
them hearty welcome knowing the hearts OF the people
Of this nation do pledge to this delegation the
hearty cooperation Of the United States in their efforts to
elevate Ireland and carry out the work which God is now
performing there.