Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-04-25
Religious Intelligence.

Trouble IN THE CHuRCHEs, We learn
that the Rev Mr. Bocock, pastor of the
Bridge Street tPresbyterian) Church, George
town, has rendered his resignation to his con-
gregation. 1t appears that on Sabbath last
Dr. Bocock offered up prayers for the Frcsi-
dent and Vice President of the United States,
and also the President aud Vice President of
the Southern Confederacy lie shortly re-
ceivel ~ letter from Mr.. W. II. Tenncy. an
elder of the church, asking him rot to men
ton IN his prayers the enemies Of his conn-
try, or the names of those who were rcpug-
nant to the members of his congregation. -
Dir. b. replied that he thought n minister
should particularly pray for enemies as well
rs friends. At subsequent prayer meoting
the minister again mentioned in his PRAYER
the President of the Southern Confederacy.
ahd atterward u letter was handed to him
from Mr.. Eamsburg, another elder of the
church, in reference to the snhiect DR.. Bo-
cock returned the answer that il his people
nld not like his prayers. there was no lon
ger any need for his services, and his rcsig-
nation was forthwith tendered.-Wc under
stand it has been accepted. In st. Matt
hew's Church (Catholic) for several SabbathS
past, the usual prayer for the President of
OF the United States has been omitted, and
Instead of the local magistrates, prayer is in
voked for the Mayor of the city Wash
.Staies
Speaking of the latter statement. the Wash
ington Star says:-'Wc are informed that
this statement is an error 1t is the custom
in all Catholic Churches in this country to
repeat every Sunday the prayer for the Pres
ident of the United States for Congress, for
the Governors of the States. and local laag-
strates and rulers, and for The citizens gen
orally, and there has been no change at all in
this respect, except recent occasional inter-
polation Of the words Hi Honor, the May
or OF this city, into the above prayer. in the
church alluded to.
In the Conference of the Methodist Epis.
copal Church Of New York, on Monday, the
| following resolutions were presented by 4:
committee appointed for the purpose
WHEREAS, An attack has been made OF
the flag Of our country, in violation of tin
public peace, and threatening the existenc
OF our government; and
Whereas, While we love peace, and til
Prince Of Peace, yet we hold it to be tho sa
cred duty of all Iien to love their countr,
aud cherish freedom; and especially, in time
of peril to offer our civil rulers aid aud sym
pathyt therefore,
: Resolocd, By the members of the Ne,
York East Conference of the NJ Il. Churcl
in Conference assembled, that we do here
aud now declare our earnest and entire sym
| pathy with the cause of our country in thi
conflict, and our purpose to use all means e
! gltlmate to our calling, to sustain the Gov
erIment Of the United States, in its delenc
and support of tho Constitution, and Of til
nations welfare.
R:sotued, That as in duty bound, we sha
not cease to pray, in public and in privat
for the Divine blessing upon our countr.
for the suppression of rebellion, and Il
speedy restoration of peace: especially b
sccching Almighty God that. if in His ir
tice He must chastice us, His mercy may
temper Hi, wrath that weshall not be who
destroyed.
y member said he had always felt tn
there was more Of the humuuro,ls than iii
nifcd about the Spread Eagle; but now,
was ready to support that noble bird, to Il
t very tip of his wings.
One portion Of the audience hero gave chez
; for the sentiment. while another laughed
it.
Rev. Dir. Foley avowe,l his devotion to t
, Union, and said he would support the go
| ernment to the bitter end
t The report and resolutions were then p
] to the Conference, aud unanimously adopt
= the members rising for the first time, VIII
, the vote was called. Some of the cnthusia
tic brethern. observing that the ladies sto,
still sug Iested that the occupants OF the &.
:. ieries shouId rise, aud manifest their devot
u to the flag of their country. (Applause.l
II The ladies, lay and clerical members, a
d all in the edifce, simultaneously rose in l
sponsc, while the brothers sent up cheer
= ter cheer in testimony of their devotion
;. the Union The scene was most excitr
y and eminently tia Beecher
Rev. Mr.. lnskip moved that the Sccreta
q be instructed to prepare copies OF tho rep
O to be presented to the President of the U
10 ted States; which was adopted.
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