The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-02
MAJOR GENERAL FREMONT.

Attended Service at Plymouth Church,
Discourse OF Henry Ward Beccher-Ths
Manner I'm which the Major General
and His Lady were Greeted by the Com
ErcgatfOn. &c.
MAJOR General Fremont, accompanied by his lady and
two of his STAFF ef, the Aston House In carriages yescr
day morning. and proceeded to Plymouth church. Brook
y participate the services and to listen the SER
mon Of Dir Beecher, who many were led to believe,
would his remarks in especial manner to the
case of the Major General On entering the church Major
General Fremont and company became objects Of
marked attention, the congregation rising en- asse for
the purpose OF gratifying their curiosity by a glance
at them The appearance Of Mr.. Beecher reading
desk, however, soon brought them to their again,
and the services were forthwith commenced Major &C.
neral Fremont and lady occupied seat in Mr.. Bowens
pew, in the centre aisle, the members OF his staff
were located in Of the side aises.
Attic usual time in the Service Mr. Beecher preached
asermon from the Goth chapter Of Matthew 25th and
2sth verses Inclusive
But Jesus called unto him said you know that the
princes the Gentiles exercises dominion over them
and they that great exercise authority upon them
But It shall not be 80 among you but whatsoever will be
great among you let him be your minister and whose
ever will be chief among you let him be your servant
Even the Son Of Man not to be minstered unto
but to minister and to give his life ransom for many.
The discourse which Mr. Beecher read from the forego
Il directly intended for the ears Of Major General
Fremont, and yet any in his position might very ma
turaly take TO himself lie commenced by saying that
nowhere did the Bible speak against desire greatness
but everywhere against corrupt method of being great
lie then went on TO argue, elaborate manner that
no mah should have desire for greatness achieve
great deeds from mere sehshuess: and that he who
would be great should seek greatness from God
A. under the Divine command for the moral and social
benefit OF others and not for selfish purposes This
the whole gist OF the discourse and unnecessary to
give Mr.. Bcechers remarks at any further length.
Al the conclusion OF the services the congregation
again rose and general rush made for the pew in
which Major General Fremont and lady sat. Hundreds
OF hands outstrcched greet him. and after sub
uniting TO severe pulaton for about half hour
ne and company made their exit from the church follow
cd by the congregation. As the Major General
and his parry seated In their carriage the crowd
got up cheer and continued to surround the carriage
shaking hands with himself and lady until the patience
OF the latter was nearly worn out. and directions
gwen to the driver 70 ahead which he did and the
crowd followed the carriage nearly far the Fulton
ferry whore the party got aboard and returned New
York.
Arrival of Captain Wilkes from Boston.
The hero Of Mason and sdc capture notorie,y, Cap.
tain Charles Wilkes commander of the San Jacnto ar
rived in this city from Boston five O'Clock yesterday
morning He came by rail and proceeded to the
st Nicholas Hotel, unaccompanied by single attendant
on arriving at the hotel he took refreshments and
retired 10 rest for few hours when he and took
his departure for Staten Island where his wife resides
No announcement OF his visit to our city was made.
The Captain have evident desire to- avoid as
much as possible all public demonstration in his favor.