The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-26

Terrence Farley Geo A. Barney
Geo. A. BARNEY, Secretary.
The Brick Church and Rev. DIR. Hoge.
REBEL IN BROhDCL NATURALIZATION VOICE FROM THE
PuLPrr-HE TENDERS HIS RESIGNATION BECAUSE OF
HIS SOUTHERN PROCLIVITIES, WHICH Is ACCEPTED.
Much gossip and speculation have been tho order OF the
day lately among the "hgh ones" Of Fifth avenue, in
consequence Of the secession procvites and
the Rev Mr. Hoge connected associate minister with
Dr. Spring. Of the Brick Church. Of Thirty
street and Fifth When treason is propounded
from tho pulpit /. carries with tia certain Of
weight with those who easily led astray with those
who possess common sense and rmncss enough to hold
independent idea, the source be robed broad.
cloth, is only made the object Of = higher scorn.
For the past two years Rev. Mr. Hoge has been
ed with this church, and appointed by Of his
high order Of talent and eloquent powers Of speak.
ing. Rev Dr.. Spring 10 now far advanced in
years, and the lsbors peculiar TO the clerical
profession becoming rather burthensome TO him,
the congregation Of the church thought It advisable
to provide assistant for him. and they decided upon m
wiling Rev Mr.. Hoge TO come among them mat gentle
man gladly awaited himself Of the invitation and preached
every Sunday eloquent and touching sermons, which
elected the Communications of both the press and public
He possessed peculiar style Of his own much
admired Rev Mr. Hoge born in Ohio but at the age
twenty three he went into Virginia, where he became
minister Of the Gospel and subsequently, Professor the
Union Theological Seminary that State He also per-
formed his official functions in Baltimore and North
in .he revival of ls57'5s 1t in the year 1859 that
he became associate minister OF the Brick Church DR.
spring's) During the whole Of present difficulties
Rev Mr. Hoge never once spoke in favor Of the great
the contrary, frequently alluded in no very covert
TERMS 10 the legality Of the attempts which were
being made BY tho Southern rebels 20 overthrow
the government These expressions led TO much
whispering and conversation among the members Of the
church, and Rev. Hoge hearing Of it, thought he would
send his resignation. On last Sunday winding up
address,
derogatoy to the attempts Of the government TO
that the Union was forever dissolved The excitement
and indignation among the congregation very intense
lie averred that he had been from the first n sympathy
with secession and l0nged back to Virginia to share
her fortunes He called several Of the congregation by
name and his remarks throughout bitter in the
He evinced degree Of feeling and used language
not suited day the place. the OCCASION his posi-
ton, and spoke in the most dsparagng terms Of the
meeting Of the members Of the church, to the num-
Der Of about three hundred, held in that building
yesterday forenoon in order to take into consideration
the resignation sent in by the reverend gentleman in
question: II thought that there would be OPP
position to the acceptance Of the resignation but the ut
host unanimty and good feeling prevailed.
The meeting organized shortly before eleven O'clock
end appointed Rev. Dr. Krebbs as Chairman.
Rev. DR.. SPRING read the minutes of session OF the
church. held Wednesday, the 10th inst, at which Rev
Dr. Hoge sent in written request that his pastoral con
necton with the congregation Of the Brick Church should
be dissolved The letter as N o,,0y ysax v 70 1891
For some time past have contemplated resignation
OF my pastoral charge IN the brlcK church, have only
waited discern the clear will Of Providence Conscious
of radical difference between my sentiments and those
Of people the great issues OF the day yet remem
beed that my Master had called to preach the Gospel
his ambassador and not to discuss any political ques
ton however absorbing On this ground have stead
tasty STOOD For time was induced by the enrcatcs
and representations of my friends, in whose judg
ment and faithfulness l confdc TO believe that
majority Of my people were willing to place the Gospel
above this national question honestly and earnestly
desired to continue and serve them in the Gospel; but
since has become manifest that pastor whose political
views though obtruded opposed to their own
longer labor with comfort among them request
tho session to take the necessary steps to obtain the
sent of the congregation TO united application TO the
Presbytery for the dissolution Of my pastoral relation
W. HOGE
Dr. SPRING also read the following extract from the
minutes Of the same meeting-
ssNr Holden moved that the request Of the Rev. DR.
Hoge granted and that the necessary steps be taken
to obtain the consent Of the congregation to united a
pcaton to the Presbytery for the dissolution of the
toral relation
On this further resolution adopted, calling meet
ing OF the congregation to assemble at the church on
Thursday, the 25th Of July, at ekven O'Clock II the morn
ing in order to consider the Communication from Dr.
Hoge.
After this statement Of DR.. Spring of the cnN for the
meeting, Mr. Robert L. shannon offered the following
resolution
Resolved That the resignation Of the Rev d. Hoge be
accepted and that the congregation unite with him in
the Presbyters Of New York that the
relation between himself and this people be dissolved.
The resolution was adopted unanimously without any
debate.
Tho Chairman appointed Messrs Newman White John
A. Bryan and Gardiner Spring, r, committee 20 pre-
sent TO the Prcsbytcrs the above resolutions and TO
quest the Presbyters 10 dissolve the aforesaid pastoral
relation.
After prayer by the Rev DR. Krebs vote Of thanks
TO the Moderator, the meeting adjourned.
The Slave Trade.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
Before Hon. Judge Shpman.