Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-05-07
The Southern Methodist Bishops.
Biographical .SketeAes in Brtisif: .

be held at McKendree Church on Monday
evening. Bishop Marvin, Bishop Paine and
Bishop Pierce arrived yesterday, with DR..
Smith and Rev. Mr. Pinckard, Of St Louis;
DR.! Linn, Rev. Thomas Bottonlley and DIR,
Anderson. of Louisville; Dr. Myers, of
Greensboro, Alabama; Rev. Samuel Watson,
of Memphis; Rev. e. Redford, of Frankfort,
and number of other clergymen.
As much interest appears to be manifested
In this meeting of church dignitaries, we ap-
pend the following graphicateketches, that
the people may be fully posted as to who COM ]
pose the leaders of the Southern Church.:
JAMES osGooD ANDREW. -,
Bishop Andrew was born in Georgia, in
1904; entered the ministry in 1872; was or
ainedDeacon in 1914, Elder in 1916, and
Bishop in 1882. Without learning, he made
his way by the natural powerful eloquence of
his preaching, and the pious industry of his
pastoral labors. he is genial, warm. hearted,
and simple. He has retired from the active
Episcopacy; but in memory of his former la
bors, and.in respect for the great purity of
his character, he is warmly cherished by his
church.
ROBERT PAINE.
Bishop Paine is native of North Caro-
lima; born in 1799; Licentiate in 1918,
Deacon in 1922, his ordination having been
delayed by the absence of Bishops an Elder
In 1924, and Bishop in 1876. He is man
of high intellect, strong passions, magnani-
nous spirit, and considerable culture He is !
represented as the philosopher of the Epis-
copal Bench. He seems sluggish in his
movements, but is powerful when aroused
Often impetuous, he is always generous His
knowledge of law makes him n an excellent
presiding officer. As preacher he is ex>
ceedingly unequal. When he succeeds his
pulpit efforts are very impressive his fail.
ures are total. He was, we believe, Presi-
dent of La Grange College, in Alalama, when
elected Bishop. His uttered opinions. have
great weig ght in the Annual and General Con-
terences.
GEORGE FOSTER PIERCE.
Bishop Pierce was born in Georgia, in
1871; began to preach in 1880; ordained
Deacon in 1882; Elder in 1894 and Bishop
iu 1851. He is affab!e, careless in his man
ners, very handsome in face and person. with 1
a dark eye and remarkably charming smile,
In the pulpit he has had the reputation of
great brilliancy. He is still powerful
preacher. His voice is like bugle it stirs
you up from atar. Not remarkable for dis
elimination, he carries his measures by the
force of the enthusiasm his magnet style
seems to kindlc. He is liberal thinker and
a general companion. In Georgia his in
fuence is unrivaled.
JOHN EARLY.
Bishop Barly was born in Virginia. He
is believed to be in his eighty second year.
lie was admitted to the Virginia Conference
in 1907 was ordained Deacon in 1900. Ell
der in 1911, and Bishop in 1854. He is a
man OF remarkably commanding presence
In all crowds where he is a stranger, his ap-
pearance attracts immediate attention 1t is
combination of the Apostle and the Cen
erai. He was born to command and he does
command. He has been great worker
His energy is trelcss. At bis advanced age
he can travel as much as any of his colleagues,
and although, by reason of his multitude of
years, he has been relieved from the burden
of Episcopal labor
His Presidency at the late General Confer
encc is said to have shown his clear head and
strong hand, grasping and managing the
reins to the last.
HUBBARD uINDE KAvANAUGH.
Bishop Kayanaugh, q native of Kentucky,
was born incl802; entered the ministry in
1928; was ordained deacon in 1924 He is
a hearty Christian-very simple, very dis
Greet, slow in the chair on point of order,
very reliable upon points of law if time be
gwen, happy, pure, peaceful, much loved and
much respected: As preacher he requires
long time to fire up; but when heated he
is pulpit engine Of several preacher power.
WILLIAM MAY w1GuTMAN.
Bishop Wghtrnan, native of South Car
olina, was born in 1903; entered the Confer
ence IN 1928 !; was ordained Deacon in 1880.
ordained Elder in 1882, and Bishop in
1866. He is below the medium height, with
head and face indicative of high intellect.
yet he is in reality man of very considera.
BILE ability and elegant culture, has been ed
ltor aud professor, and was President of the
Southern University when he was elected to
the Episcopacy. Those who are intimate
with him manifest warm affection for his
person and character.
ENocH MATHER MARVIN.
Bishop Marvin was born in Missouri. in
1928; was licentiate in 1941; ordained
deacon in 1S43, elder 1915, and bishop in
1866. He is tall, thin, cadaverous man in
his appearance, wears his hair long and care
less, is wholly unshaven has clear, blue
eye, a high intellectual brow, and a nose
which makes his whole face look like the por
trait of Calvin. His mental endowments are
lofty, his temper gentle, his spirit Christian,
his preaching very superior, and his iabori.
ousncss-n notwithstanding his apparent feeble
ness-really exemplary.
DAVID SETH DoGGETT.
Bishop Doggett was born in Virginia in
1910; entered the Conference in 1929 was
ordained deacon in 1882. elder in 1888, and
bishop in 1866. He is slender, graceful,
pleasant, cultivated and eloquent. He is
good man. scholarof considerable acquire
ments, and delightful and edifying preach
er. He has been an editor of several period
icals and professor.
A BEAUTIFUL SENT1MENr.-Wben the
Hindoo priest is about to baptize an infant he.
utters the following beautiful sentiment:-