New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-28
exclusion Of the Bible from public schools. lie
selected for his text tho words. II the foundntohs Oe

t tS 81 we ib WrS Of Cod some denied the
Of union between theology and inc stae, nu ar n
ieS s'f n the Sed affairs nG OF %
the times when they haa "s, ,n, up" themselves
before him as circumstances preserlbedi had tney
forgotten treaties which had been MADE wh Hleinh
nations which began with recognition OF ihe DNluc IN
terpositioni They had always recognized nOd anu 'ey
did every Day ana yGs from t%r Pube schoothe
nursery of the yougthe precious Bible OF an places
that the most ut and valuable to Undue r.
cents II they excluded the Bible they would be sitting
i'm Judgment OF Gods Word, and would be declaring that
Gods Word was not fit 10 be read. Why Because sect
that claimed to be universal and nabe objected 10 the
limited their scope They objected that the presence OF
the Bible secartan IL was sectarlan nsOnuch unl
various forms and systems He trusted the American
people would preserve intact the precious peres anu
religious instruction the country would grow up
III iniidelity and atheism.
AMERICAN CHRISTIAN COMMISSION.
A public meeting of the American Christian
Commission TO consider the subject Of Home Evangelical
held last evening in the Lafayee-ave Presby
terrain Church. Brooklyn, Rev Theodore L. Cuylers
The attendance very fair, considering the weather
The Secretary of the Commission. the Rev. Alfred G
Roe, said that the object was 10 have each church
i SSr should should be engaged in the work Of
visiting and making personal endeav1rs 10 bring
grace. Every should go forth and do the masters
work. and then bring under gospel influence those VINO
glorious results which had thus been attained at Sag
HarbOr, L. l., where the saoon-keepers ana rum
sellers had shut up their doors at The request Oh INC
The Rev Cyrus D. Foss said he believed the great
want of the church he fire and zeal In the work
of evangelZatOn. The world IL 10 be saved ny man. ana
by them brought TO the knowledge OF God Inc chnrc
be revived through this agency God sends down the
golden chain Of 10 every man. and IT Is ther pace
to add the last Ink e great sn aT 6 or e e nrred
the work OF evangelzaton those who Delighted III
The Rev Dr. Cuyler said that the Rev. stephen II.
Tying G who had been expected TO be present had prob
Cuyle) had Of the meeting he would have
made suitable arrangements for the presence OF the an
the great Christ being performed by the pastor
and congregation Of the Beachst. Church, Boston a.,
The meeting was closed with the benediction by the
Rev. d. V. Cuyler.
SEEKING AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS.
There was large attendance at Plymouth
Church yesterday morning, Notwithstanding the Storm
Mr. Beecher took his text from Romans. sth chap 2eth
verse; "And know that all things work together Tor
good them that love Cod to them who are the called
according his purpose This is not the language OF
dream, but of a man who speaks that which he knows
to His words show that he has the greatest con-
earthly affairs he declares that all things worketh to-
gether good and here that he rises 10 hight OF
manhood nave been elevated through suffering and dis
appointment In secular life we become heroic by work
by nope rerno tn"' he hoped for and it is
the invisible things-those beyond present reach
that draw men out OF their lower natures This seeking
after righteousness carries person through every diff
Guilty gives him strength TO bear all of his burdens
Goodness not found riches nor accomplishments but
and nothing can diminish their happiness SO long as they
drink the Divine fountain. There can he no fear
while love is constantly casting At the first dawn
ing of true love the voices nature change grand
chorus and the very trees clap their hands Tor JOY
love. This is but glimpse Of the higher love which
shall be realized IN the life 10 come
A METHODIST MINISTER TO JOIN THE EPISCOPAL
CHURCH.
The announcement that the Rev. w. G. w.
Lewis pastor OF the Westinghouse. NJ. f. Church Of
Poughkeepse, is to embrace the Episcopal faith,
creates considerable excitement Mr.. Lewis made the
announcement to a newspaper correspondent, but de-
clines TO upon the subject MehOdsts Epsco
which may be given for the religious convictions
Others think the change may be suggested by motives not
altogether religious. Yesterday morning. although the
weather was very stormy large cohSregau9h a'ehueu
church. many supposing Mr.. Lewis would make an oXIl
FIRST hymn but response made by the choir. Tho
delay aud silence becoming embarrassing MI Lewis sud
Let pray" This little episode caused whispers all
over the Church. and after service me conduct OF the
Organst and chorster was criticised rather Sharply
NEW ENGLAND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH,
BROOKLYN.
The Rev. Leonard w. Bacon preached his
last pastor Of the New England Church. Will
lamsburgh last evening. council OF Congregational
ministers will assemble at the Broadway Tabernacle
between Mr.. Bacon and his church. On Saturday
ing the close OF the usual weekly rehearsal of the
choir Mr. Potter, OF its members, in the of his
associates presented the retiring pastor who had taken
great pains to elevate the musical standard OF the chOr
and congregation with Avords Greek Testament III four
volumes
NEWARK NJ. Z. CONFERENCE.
At on Saturday morning the Conference
opened with prayer by the Rev. c. s. Van Ceve.
Bishop Ames then announced the Conference open for
business. The question, "Who remain on triali' was
taken up The Committee reported Messrs. Pray, Spell
meyer Switzer, futile, Thomas, Emory, Stratton, and
Mccormick and they ordered TO remain. The Rev.
Mr. Miller transferred from the New-York Conference.
the NewJersey Conference requesting the appointment
joint committee to Fix the time and place for the
Rev Drs. Crane, Brice ard Gen kunyon appointed
members OF the committee. The Rev Drs strong,
nary were introduced to the Conference The
Chairman Of the Board OF Stewards reported receipts
support Of poor charges were announced follows:
Newton District $500; Newark. s. 500; Elizabeth, $780,
Morrisown, Nl0O; Jersey City. Si,G5O telegram was
read from Bisiop simpson announcing the transfer Of o.
IL. Tiffany of New Brunswick and d. W. Bartinc OF Tren
ton from the NewJersey Conference TO the Newark Con-
ference
f. Church on south slxthst Jersey CITY, was densoy
packed by earnest congregation gathered 10 witness
Bishop Ames OF the Baltimore M. j.; Conference
preached the ordination sermon from the Ihessaonans
For our Gospel came not unto you IN words only but
also in power aud in the Holy Ghost, and IN much
Surance; ye know what manner Of men we were
among you IOr your SAKE
In the the Rev Dr. Foster of the Drew Theo
logical Seminary at Madison n. j., preached from
Isaiah ix Bishop Ames then. with the assistance Of
the Reys G. III. Whitney OF Jersey City and d. H. Ian
don OF Montcair ordained Messrs. Theo s. Haegerty,
Abram NJ Harris, Albert Van Duzer, and Jacob Tyndal
las, deacons OF the church
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE AT LONG BRANCH.
LONG BRANCH, March 26.-The Conference
met at the hour and the religious services
Quoted by J. ID. King Mr.. Steward made report, rep
resentng the collections having been very liberal and
satisfactory. The Rev. Mr. DObbns. L. r. del and John
wagg were elected to Deacons' orders, and Edward
Ashley and c. +. p Mayhem TO Elders orders The Trus
tees report presented and adopted The Directors Of