The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-11
NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY MAY Il, 18ss-rR1PLE SHEET

ing forward was greeted with loud and long continued
applause He said:-Ladies and gentlemen-I appear
before you simply as member Of a congregational
been made to the Pilgrim Fathers Nearly ali of us
descendants Of the Punans our Characters were
instled into minds Therefore, feeling that we ara
not only flesh Of their flesh but thai their history Is our
history occasions like this we delight to refer to
the efficient iabors OF fathers When thew arrived in
this country they found themselves separated in great
degree from civil and ecclesiastical authority. The
cnurcn had become corrupt and fathers repudated
ecclesiastical authority and they recognized the right OF
private Judgment and adopted the Bible as the stone
upon which they founded the Church. and that nothing
should be held as true in religion except that which was
found in the Scriptures II upon such foundation
Church. and 1t is such churches as this which we repre-
sent and which come forward to-day for your sympathy
ana your ana that you shall contribute Of your
places where they can meet for worship OF God We
iee that you after due consideration will day extend
10 nem OF your means to the full of your ability
all that shall DO at and proper for loud applause
General O. O. Howard at this time assembled the plat
form and was greeted with loud applause.
A hymn was then sung by the choir and congregation
after which Governor BUcKNGHAM announced that the
the Congregational church in Washington the necessity
ior which would be fully explained by clergyman Of
mat city-Rev Dr. Boynton, Chaplain OF the House Of
Rev. Mr.. Boysros, on coming forward, said that by
tne KIND and thoughtful care OF the Congregational
ments he had the great privilege Of presenting there on
behalf Of his church. some Of the many reasons why
established in Washington and the ground why the an.
peal was made to the societies the churches Of the
MoTn ~ was essential that church should be planted
time Of war for forts to be built around it It
was necessary that i should be there for the
purpose or sending all over the South the seeds of
thought and religious instruction The time was coming
when there would be contest Of ideas and thought
bitter and vindicve as the late civil war; when the
enemies OF civil and universal freedom would endeavor
to carry out their IDEAS and absolutely necessary
that friends of universal freedom should be assisted BY
all the power Of the churches Of the North The speaker
continued TO speak at length Of the great necessity
which he imagined existed for the establishment Of
Congregational church In the national capital and was
listened TO in perfect silence until he paid high comp
ment TO the character Of General Howard and concluded
by saying that II such church built in Washing
ton they would hold against all the powers Of evil as
monument Of the iberality Of the great free North.
An ode to the memory OF those who fell In defence Of
their country was then sung by the choir and elected
encore
ceved with applause and waving Of handkerchies while
theband struck up 'See, the Conquerng Hero Comes
When silence was restored General Howard said:-Mr.
President ladies and gentlemen-I indeed embarrassed
In presenting myself before you tonight embarrassed
the welcome receive at your hands, embarrassed by
my beloved pastor and by tho kind words of the Pres
dent because IN presenting in such way feel that
they know nothing Of the weakness folly and sins Of my
between and this people, and thank you for The
welcome Many years ago, when was stationed at the
arsenal at West Troy was sent thence to Florida and
In passing through this city I into this
church, have been trying TO- make it seem
natural 70 me..tryiHg % describe the place
very excellent sermon, but do not know that he ever
preached any other q other times (Iaughter) It
before was Converted %sn and before q had jesus
as my own. At another time came into your lecture
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be had large heart (Applause) From that time to
this have loved the man. believed then he had |
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gregstionai church must and shall have foothod IN
be. cloud appl.use.l To make politics what polite
was with the Eleventh corps during two battles Al
one (Chancellosvile) ran away; and again. At the
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corps went with me TO the West and, after campaign
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the Army Of the Tennessee and with travelled 70 the
He mentioned these things because he had resolved
he had stoOd exposed TO the snsmy's ars What fori
He did Il for his country and for liberty loud ap-
driven back, but never went back without feeling Of
modification. he had given ell he bad and was now
ready 70 give more as mentioned one these thing: because
icsa II tne frus Una. =. I.:. s-i... IA was one Of
the limits Of this republic and was determined to con-
tnue TO use all his influence until there shall be equal
liberty and justice from tho Atlantic 70 the Pacific Gap
Warrington. tLaughter) The General then referred
TO the presents received by Generals Grant, Sherman
sand dollars were presented 70 Aim no should feel bis
duty 70 give Il all for the service Of the Lord Jesus
Rev. Henry Ward Beechsr being loudly called for
mounted the platform, and was greeted with loud ap
hymn "The Bright Sword Of Liberty" was sung by
tho choir Rev. Henry Ward Bcecher then came for |
word amidst loud applause and said MI Chairman,
worda PROPOSE therefore, before making any remarka
sound the audience see how they feel about this
been placed in all the pews which the amounts Of tho
subscriptions be written, and shall be very glad
raised money enough 10 build this church. and want
70 be particularly understood that whether raise ave
raise the rest loud laughterl |
Several gentlemen then went round among the audi.
ence and the tablets handed In Mr. Beecher read
out the name Of the contributor and the the amount Of
the contribution, and added many witty and laughabe
comments Of his own which had the effect Of keeping
the large audience In continual OF laughter for
thirty minutes About six thousand dollars were |
collected, Of which Mr. p Buck contributed nvo hun
dred dollars, the Indpendens The same amount Henry
Ward Beecher two hundred and fifty dollars the Gov.
Of Connecticut hundred dollars and New Jer.
sey one hundred dollars.
Mr. BKEcHrR then made a few remarks about the |
church which II Is intended to build In Washington,
which he hoped would be always opened for such inter-
ests denied admtance 10 other churches: for
he believed that the Spirit Of the Lord FIRST his
church when he opened u to allow Wendell Phillips to
New York
After singing another hymn the benedlcon was pro-
nounced and the large audience dispersed.
Anniversary OF the Universalist Sunday
Schools OF Brooklyn.
This pleasing performance took place yesterday the
City OF Churches and . most beautiful sight TO
look upon. There four Sunday schools IN connec.
ton with the Unversast Church. Those having ar.
ranged themselves marched TO the Church OF the Reso.
ration, in Lee avenue, where their arrival the
gates OF the temple" thrown open TO give them
reception The day was beautiful The sun shonc out
In all his meridian spendor, and appeared that nature
had determined TO give the teachers and children of the
schools blessed good welcome.
After arriving At the church. portion Of the Scrip
lures was read and Afterwards the Rev H. blanchard
offered up prayer Singing then followed, the whole
company joining In dscoursing the folowings-