New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-06-14

New.York Mr. Edward Riggs was last evening ordained
Missionary according TO the forms of that Church. in
the West Presbyterian IChurch in Forysecondst, be-
tween Fifth and sixthaves The services rather
sparngly attended the church being scarcely half full
The ordination sermon was preached by the Rev. DR..
Thomas S. Hastings pastor OF the Church. Tho ordina
tion prayer made by the Rev. James IL Dwight and
D. D., Secretary of tho A. b. G. f. NJ. Mr.. Riggs, with
Missionaries III that country.
BACCALAUREATE SERMON.
The Baccaaureate sermon before the gradu-
atng class Of the College Of the City Of NewYork
preached last evening the Madsonsquare Presbyterian
Church by the Rev. Dr. Adams. After eloquent and
impressive prayer invoking the protection and guidance
Of the Almighty to the young men just commencing the
battle of life lie delivered the sermon taking heXt from
Matthew, He who would be great am0ngyou let him be
your minister; and whOsOever Will be chief among you,
let him be your servant" The question was, Who makes
we understand the terms TO mean favorable and pros
porous termination OF intention. But true
aud fame is based on Christianity He makes tho most
OF life who accomplishing the most practical usefulness
who makes the most setsQCTihces for the benefit OF
others. There must be an attachment 70 truth and
the kingdom OF grace lie gave the career OF number
OF great men, illustrating how lives can
be wasted An ordinary acquaintance with literature is
enough to make any regret that there should have
been such waste. So depOrably low the tone Of
affected thereby. Even Addison debased his talents.
Mollere was so shameless in his immortality as 10 be
was cured up his selfeseem. Since then there has
been real progress in the real aim and intention Of tera-
This s the whole chemistry OF life and before the abora
tory closed that deposit at the bottom Of the eTuebe
will be seen, which is Christian usefulness.
ROMAN CATHOLICISM AND MODERN CIVILIZATION.
Ex-GOv. LoweEOf Maryland delivered lee
ture yesterday afternoon in the st. Marys Catholic
Church at Hunters Point L. L. on the true deaof Chris
tan liberty and the influence Of the Church and modern
CIVILIZATION The proceeds Of the lecture, which
undoubtedly considerable, to be applied 10 the
pleuon OF the church Coy Lowe tne orator, aud
most ardent Catholic and has given his subject careful
half in its delivery. He was introduced by the Rev. Mr.
CrmmD, pastor OF the church, and commenced by con
sdering the moral political and social condition OF the
world under the influence and control OF Pagansm pre-
vious to the existence Of the Christian Church.
Up the Christian there proper idea Of
human freedom in the world Even under the old repub
lies, which have been Landed model political systems
very large proportion Of the people held In abso
lutte slavery and labor was looked upon as degrading
barbar0us cruelty the most debasng RIGHTEOUSNESS and
the most heartess selshnoss. Woman was made either
beast OF burden or mere creature OF mans lust IL
for the teachings OF Jesus Christ 20 unfold for the
man. the equality of all before Cod and OF the
exalted mission Of woman In the providence of God the
where the Pagan religion had eXerted its greatest n1u
human society All that was done for civilization
man CATHOLIC Chrch up 70 the sixteenth Gentry when
the authority Of the Holy Church first called In ques
ton The speaker referred 70 many points IN the history
OF the world where the Church had shown itself the
friend Of freedom and equality. 1t could not well be
otherwise for the priesthood even up TO the Pope him
SELF from the peOpe-Often from the humblest walks
of life He thought Republican form Of government
best the interests Of the Church. There
freedom for the Roman Catholics IN the United states
than there was in France, SPAIN or any part Of Europe,
except the immediate temporal dominion OF the Pope.
This temporal power was not desirable dq not the con-
dton OF Europe demand its perpcuatOn II rather ham
pered the Church than otherwise The union Of Church
and State was not desirable ana was not as had been
charged, a tenet OF the Church Of Rome.
Gov Lowe was frequently applauded during the de-
livery Of his lecture.
LIBERAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF A
FREE CHURCH.
The free religious services at Cooper Insti-
tute yesterday were conducted by the Rev. Warren H.
Cudworth, who has been invited to become the perma
nent pastor Mr. Cndworh at present IN charge Of tho
Unitarian Church OF East Boston, where he has built up
in years congregation OF ESQ families ana sunday
school Of zoo pupils genial manner ana sngulary
feryent delivery characterZe MS pulpit performances
and his sermons are marked by original thought aplus
morning, without choosing any teAt upon IenglOh-
what 1t IS and how to get i and IN the evening from
James H. TO- that man is stronger than his weakest
point" The Committee In charge OF the Cooper Institute
meetings stand ready 10 guarantee the 5000 year.
other expenses OF the movement aud 100 members OF the
worth their sympathy and cooperation 1t Is probable
that he will accept the CALL
DEDICATION OF GERMAN BAPTIST CHAPEL.
A new German Baptist Chapel and Sunday
school Mission at No. West Fifty hirdst, dedi
Gated yesterday afternoon The chapel built by the
Baptist sundayschoo Union for the German department
of the Sunday-SchOO Of the Baptist Church on Fifty
thirdst Seyenthaye, and is frame building about
Is feet front aud 80 feet deep The exercises were CON
Quoted by Mr. Gustayus A. Burggaf the superintendent
OF the German Sunday School The exercises consisted
of singing by tho children OF the sunday-School
and the choir of the German Baptist Church on -Four
teenths and addresses i'm German by Mr. Burggra ana
the Rev Charles Galer Of the German Bethel Baptist
CHURCH OF MOrrsana, tho Rev. H. NJ Shaeer OF the Ger
man Baptist Church OF Fourteenthst, and IN English
nv Mr. John w Stevens, Superintendent OF the Sunday
School OF the Baptist Church on flIythTGSt the Rev
W. d. Wright, also OF this Church; Mr. ID. Taylor Visitor
OF the Baptist sundays Union OF inns clSy III VIM
Bethel the builder Of the chapel and IN English ana
German by Mr.. William Dehl ana the Rev. MI Cater
collection having been taken mp the benedlctOn was
nroDOunced by the Rev MI Gaicr The German Sunday
School uumbes 100 pupils who Will be instructed hence
forth each Sunday forenoon and Afternoon While DIVINE
service viii held at the chapel every Sunday forenoon
afternoon and evening
THE MORNING STAR SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The Morning Star Mission Sunday School,
composed OF large number Of children Of different
religious denominations, under the charge Of Dr. Perry
held service yesterday afternoon at Apollo Hail. where
they will meet until able 70 Dud mission scoOIh0use
After singing by the children, ana eSp0undng OF Inc
scriptures by the DR. Cox IL. D., Professor Card
Nor delivered pleasant address, ana Mr. B. c. Boss
on torfoinod the children with several interesting aucc
dofes collection TO aid IN building chapel (the fund
for which now amounts 10 $1,000 Was taken up ana inc
exercises closed with singing ana the doxoiogy.
OUTDOOR SERVICES.
Religious services, under the auspices of the
Brooklyn a. d. Young Mems Christian Association were
held ON the Union Base Ball Grounds yesterday after
noon some 300 persons attending. Mr, Thomas, Pres
DENT OF the Association, Mr. d. c. Page, MT t. A. Jones'
and the Rev. Mr.. Bracket OF INC itbi bdpSg SHlIH
took part In the exercises Similar services VAL Dc heId
every Sunday afternoon during TIE summer o. c same
place as also in the vacant lot at the foot OF I"yOrs
DIR. osGooD's SUCCESSOR.
Tie Rev Mr. Hepworth OF Boston, who Is to
succeed tAe Rev. Dr. Ogood in the pulpit Of the Church
Of the Pilgrims preached most eloquent sermon 40 tho
1oi ocIoc eervce Yesterday to very large COubrca-