The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-07

Obsequics to the Rev. Archibald Maclay.
The funeral services Of the venerable Rev. Archibald
Nsclay, D. d., or, - he familiavly known by
Christians u al denominations, "Fasher NAclay took
psos yesterday morning 81 the Tabernacle Baptist cAarc
In Second avenue The spacious edacs was tbronsed 10
oveTfowng and hundreds we're unable 10 obtain admit
tauce.
The following gentlemen ofcated q pail bearers, aud
with the mourners occupied the pews front
Of the pulpit
Rev. A d Gilleste, Judge Dsly.
Hon Luther Bradish, Nypheer Won Schaik, Esq. +,
Abraham Knight, ESQ.,, dos. l. B0sworth. Esq,
John o. Stone, ESQ \. D., Lspenard Stewart
The coffin covered with black velvet richly studded
with silver, and contained the following inscription
ARCHIsALO uACLAY,
{ Died May 2. $780,
Aged 81 years
~~~~~~~~ss.~s~-~
The pulpit was occupied by Reverends DR.. Lashrop the
pastor Dr. Bethune, Of the Dutch Reformed church In
Twenty FIRST street; Dr. sommers, Dr.. Williams, Of tho
Amity street. Baptist church. Dr. Hague Of the Lexington
Baptist church. and Dr. Bangs, Of the Methodist
church.
Ts services consisted OF the exercises usual upon such
notwithstanding from the Scriptures appropriate sing
ing o. me cnor, ana PRAYER.
Rev. Dr.. WILLIAMS then made IN address, but in voice
% feeble 'haa excepting those immedasely around him.
vas impossible for the audience TO boar seemed how
ever 70 be sketch Of the Of the deceased 10 5c,
land and America, and concluded with presentation
of the lessons to b ORA IN from such life and desh
Tho congregation was rext addressed by Rev DR..
HAGUn he said divine lessons b learned by the
scene before patriarch has fallen guide Ia Israel
10 laid low In DEATH fixed has taken It's place ia tho
moral armament to shine there forever We call our
brother greet not account OF the power OF his learning
or the scope Of hs genius but great In the Masters
Of greatness, who said, "H any would
be erea. among you, let him be o servant"
Our brother rose by STOPPING, and became great
by serving. His pathway s,rewn with bright memo
RAILS large crowd gathered within this edince, but
Is not alone here that his death felt From the great
lakes TO the Gulf Of Mexico tears being shed and
chord Of sympathy is throbbing in the hearts Of
shousands 70 whom tho name and memory Of Father
Msclay are dear they 10 you. Ny A.
ISOLATION with Archibald MAclay extends back to
the year 1915, when was eight years Of age my father
then being the captain Of ship sailing from this port 70
India During these voyages he was frequently brought
in contact with the missionaries In that far of region and
bringing tdiDg from them TO their friends and families
here Our house frequently the resort of the clergy
men OF that day rscollect well the strong impression
first bad Of this man. who perior to oil the dicu
member, full Of stirring events, for Ma poleon was
alive and In his glory. Europe was asitAsed
in progress he seemed % me an incsrnsou " su,rsu.
strength and moral submity, which 70 my
.ased him FAR above the that day Not only this
idea Of and Of high style Of Christian oSarsc
ter, such raises above the outward condition OF
ais Father nscy vss BORN on the sh Of Nav we
IN little village OF Scotland among those grand noun
iains which VAL IN Loeb Lcmond There, on farm OF
OF agehe was reared under the loving Manifestations of
p,ous mother He was converted n twelve The farm
about this period became embarrassed was sold but
young Archibald with that rec,ude Of spirit and energy
OF purpose which always characterized him. 70 work
turned IL 70 his mother he was "a So fourteeu yesrr
OF aee BE now contemplated following the arduous life
Of mssionary but sfser his ordination in 1902 crcum
shortly After he migrated to New York. Here be lived
Tor period Of more than sixty years Though confined
his mind remaned clear the Lat moment a. when 10
seah and bis aprt passed % quietly away thai when
member OF bis family came to present him With his
tied the venerable man. and that he no moro TO
bless them with hts prcsenso and his smile. Let Il
and die reposiug trustfnly the arm OF the Rcdeccr
a. did be whose loss II IL Sad privilege Today 70
mourn
Rkv. Dr. Brmum next addressed the audience He said
that the present oocason when mot only the mi.
ss!sn Of one but Of I'll persaasss, could eoms
beloved brother. There no limit 10 the love which
might b bestowed upon such . man and WINS he him
seh reprehended the psactace u having funerAn on
Sunday, were nos tha The respective dula OF clergy.
men throughout tho city detained them from the place
there would bs low absent non occasion c( this cha
rscser Dr. hsclAy va man respeutsd BY all, who
sewer hey might b. and never Wa his venerable form
Of thankfuinsss 70 the Maker IN ths hearts Of hoss
Who knew him that one 20 uAeful 10 hia kind had
been 90 long spared 10 his career q usefulness.
He has died II . good old ags Hin work was DONE
and be hes soes vhere he rsosvsd glorious welcome
Children would there hover around him ana call him
faher and the Dock Of souls he led 10 Christ would
be the rich harvest which heaven be win enjoy Dr.
Bethuue continued he rsmarks q some length In i'm
prsaive and Affect pg strain.
Rev Dr. LsmRoP stated that for obvious reasons the
congregation would be deprived Of lsse Of the re-
mains, and has the funeral oorees would immedissely
proceed 10 The occoad street Csmetsry.
The benedctou was then pronounced By the venerable
Rev Or. BASos OF The Methodns church, and the con-
gregstiou separated.