The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-02
DE-. Cheever In EngIsnd.

This distin euished advocate OF freedom met by invita-
tion q Of ministers and lay gentlemen belonging
various Christian denominations Thursday, the
1th, at Radleys Hotel On the motion Of the Rev John
Howard Hirtop NJ. A., Mr. Edward sgaine vas called 10
the chair. The Chairman briefly introduced Dr. Cheever
who was very warmly received
Dr. CHyts expressed deep feeling Of the attention
and couItefy with which be had peca everywhere re
ceived In this country He then entered u2on minute
detail OF the Circumstances under which II was deemed
necessary to seek the sympathy and aid Of British
Christians for hims and the faithful band Who, through
evil report and good report, have sustained him III
his struggle ageiost the great iniquy Of slavery
ani in hts steadfasi adherence TO ,hs doc,rine Of
Gods Word in opposition to the savcholdlng In
fuence in the Church OF the Purans. Of which ne Ia
pasor Tie erend doctor apologisd for dwelling upon
these domestic matters, but he said lie thought II risas
70 do 80 IN reply 10 protest which an insgn nosnt mi
norty OF the members OF his church had published Ia
this country against his mission TO the British churches
The Doctor then explained 10 the meeting that the great
msoriiy Of dis flock had unanimously agreed 10 the
cessity seeking aid from free British christians for
free Christian pulpit IN New York he read the reso
utops pasred by the Church Of the purans which were
directly nsdictory OF the statements in tho protest.
which embodied the sentiments OF nine tanths OF the
members Of his church The Doctor then asked whether
the ireo action Of congregational church was 10 be
hampered by disconiented few, who were at per
iert liberty TO leave the church, but who preferred
staying for the purpose OF lettering both chu ch and
PASTOR (Checrs,) He further explained that the
protectors The party who, by vitiat'ng tho re
placed their In possession OF the whole money
power Of the church. aud by taking advantage OF the
Of the United States which places all temporal power and
authority Ia the hands OF the society, rs distinguished
from the church. lad endeavored TO make Dr.. Chcever
the Instrument Of their own views had no reiIained
from ouncng the fearful national SIN Of America the
protesors would never protested but he chose
rather TO obey God than men, this party had pursued him
with bitterness Of hostility which i was melancholy to
contemplate Cheers They had not only thwarted
and opposed him in almost every conceivable way In New
York. but they had actually crossed the Atlantic TO irus
the object Of his visit 10 Great Britain He left II
70 the meeting to Judge between him and them but even
that meeting should think proper 10 take part with bs
oppoHenss-he taid y In al humility and N depsnasaes
him 10 continue his course without altering
he would stil persist 70 bis last hour IN
rrocamine slavery ard slavehodng % be man stealing
henous sin against God, and violation Of the very
Irst and dearest rights Of humanity (Cheers) Or.
Chccycr then gave tome interesting details o the present
aspect or American slavery especially It's relation
the churches OF America and declared that II the pro-
slavery party could sop n ~ H. or svsn sacos'a IN 70
York, they would hall the event as decisive victory,
and would trumpet II abroad throughout the Union as
encouragement those faithful brethren who in many
other places, had pursued Tue Same course as himself
he impressed upon the meeting the necessity Of sustain
Pay,,ans IL xas resarded 4. the very citadel OF abo
on principles, and It's oes either by storm or surren
der would be severe blow 70 all similar churches In the
S,stee The Doctor concluded by sayug that It was HIS
firm conviction that II the churches throughout Amerca
oil sound this subject, that slavery could not
Il was then moved by the Rcv. WILLIAM BROCK, and
seconded by the Rev THOMAS JANIS, That this meeting
having heard statement from the Rev Dr. Checver, OF
admiration and reepect ~ an undaunted and trustworthy
advocate Of the slave In the uni.ed states who BY al
him TO the friendship and iberaity OF the British
churches, believing that whether In the pulpit, The
platform The social circle, he will be found 70 be the
isfui servant OF the Master who cxeoacsh rshteous
and judgment for al who oppressed And This
meeting resolves TO the Christian brethren 10
the Church OF the Purtans who have 20 noby stood by
Dr. Cbeever In his maintenance OF human freedom, Of
their sympathy and esteem and - bid them In their
great struggle God speed.n
This resolution was cncrgcticaly supported by tho
Rev. RoBKsT FHRCrsoS, IL d and was carried unani
mously.
Tue Rev. J. Il. wusos read letter from VIC Rev.
Thouss Binney Of the conveners Of the meeting,
GREETING tha. he prevented from attending BY m
Mr. Wilson also read the following letter from lr
Samuel Morley =
NorrrSoHas &c, 10 1880.
Ny pKAR ER-I told Mr. Gsrvey could not be nj the meet
rr q NEE, Ir Cfeeycr, hu, a. will
be he han be Obliged ~ your sssng that shall be hap
py TO gyelr 1heeFer L5o
as h.s q strengthen hls hands Ia his efforts against
slavery
have rc'd The deeumen which hes been over from
emters ~ DR. Cheevcrs congregation. and give the
mondy q n. not q hen Dear 81. yoars truly,
Rev .. u Wlson. MORLEY.
committee 70 give practical eject 10 the f5regoeg
resO.utof was then formed, comprising some highly in.
nuentia Names
Samuel Morley Esq, IS WOOD street, CAeapalic, has
consented TO act m treasurer 70 The Cneavcr cmt.c,
and 10 receive contributions for The object, ani
GaIvey Esq, bsrrlster at aw, no. Middle Temple a7e,
TeBpo has undertaken the duties Of honorary secretary