New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-26

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THE LIFE OF JACOB GRUBER. By w P STRICKLAND.
limo. PIP. ga Carlton Porter
In this biography Of one of the curious originals, Of
which not few remarkable specimens have been
found in the ministry Of the Methodist Church in the
United States Dr. Strickland has given lively narra-
tive of the incidents which abounded in bold and
extraordinary not 10 say eccentric 0ldJacOb
Gruber was a strongly marked man. Without the
advantages of early education, or of uncommon mental
ability his OVERLOOKING humor, his ready wit and his
genuine excellence Of character, gave him great in
fuence III his day local preacher, and will pre-
serve his in the memory of a new generation.
One Of the most interesting events of his life, the full
details of which given by bis biOgrapher, his
prosecution for preaching sermon on the evils of
Slavery. This was delivered Mt a camp-meeting in
Washington County, Nd in The year 1873 before
audience Of about FIVE thousand persons including be
tween three and four hundred blacks 1t contained
spirited rebuke of the institution of Slavery though
free from extravapant offensive language Some of
the shareholders present were greatly displeased by
his remarks, and few weeks after warrant was
Issued for his arrest On the trial. be was defended
by Mr. fancy, now Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court Of the United States. The manner in which
Mr. fancy conducted the defense certainly presents
wonderful contrast to his recent position. Not content
with maintaining the right of freedom of speech, he
fully justified the preacher, of the enormy
of the evil which he Lad made the subject of comment
"There is no law, said Mr.. fancy, "that foIbids us
to speak Of Slavery we think OF it. Any man has
right publish his opinions that subject wherever
he peases. 1t is subject Of national concern, and
may at all times be freely discussed. Mr. Gruber did
quote tie language Of great act of national indie
pendence and insisted on tie principles contained in
that yeneIated instrument. He did speak
with adherence of those reptiles who live by trading
in human fesh and enrich themselves by tearing the
husband from the wife, the infant from the bosom of
the mother. SO far is he from being the object
Of punishment in any form of proceeding, that are
prepared 10 maintain the principles and use if
necessary the language here in the temple of JUS
tce and in the presence Ct those who the ministers
of the law. A hard necessity indeed compes 10
dure the evil OF Slavery for time. Icannot he easily
or suddenly removed. Yet while it continues. il is q
blot national character, and every real lover of
freedom confidently hopes that it will be efectusy,
though it must be gradually wiped away" The re-
suit of the trial was the acquittal of Mr. Gruber the
Jury scarcely leaving the box. The report OF the
case, which is given at length is of peculiar interest
at this time when the right of free discussion as
sailed by high authorities, and tolerance is accorded
TO differences OF opinion on the subject of Slavery.
THE AMERICAN ECCLESIASTICAL YEARBOOK. Vol.
J. BY ALEXANDER J. SCHES. limo. PIP. 2S6 II. Dayton
Prof. Scbem has brought natural aptitude for sta
tistical research, and a wide acquaintance with
ecclesiastical affairs both in Europe and America, to
the preparation of this valuable manual The first
part Of the work consists Of consecutive view Of the
statistics of every religious denomination TO the COM
of the year 1860 combining the facts pre-
sened in the annual reports Of the religious societies in
America and Europe, and in the religious amanacs of
tie United States England, Germany, France Hol- |
land, Belgium, and Italy, and forming an extensive
and highly useful collection Of ecclesiastical statistics.
This is followed by summary Of the religious
history Of tie past year, founded upon the leading
journals and other publications. Of the various denOmi
nations, and preserving the mpartialty which is
essential to the value Of such record. The theology
cal student and parish minister, a. well as persons
directly concerned in tho ecclesiastical policy of the
day will find in this volume store of important
information, which it would BE- dcult If not mpossi
BILE for them 70 collect from other sources 1t il the
intention Of Prof Schem, should sufficient encourage
mem be afforded, 10 issue annual volume Of this
work, and it can hardly be doubted that his enter.
} rise will meet with complete success.
WRITINGS AND SPEECHES or AVIAN sTEwART on
sLAYERY Edited By LUTHER RAwsoS MARSH. pno.,
pp an A. II. BDTdek
Nearly thirty years ago, Mr.. Alyan Stewart took a
prominent stand in behalf Of the principles of Anti
slavery, and continued 10 labor for the promotion Of
hat movement with untiring energy and zeal until
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