The New York herald., 1871-11-26

Some Of the resolutions passed at the late Episcopal
convention have. 1t ts EnOwn. borne pretty hard
upon the American imirators Of DR.. Pusey. and. q
course. on DR.. Ewer's. Among other things intro
duced by the gentleman into his routine Of duty
was the
USE OF THE CONFESSIONAL.
hummer OF iair sinners In his nOck who felt the
burden Of their manifold transgresslons zoo heavy
load to be borne, gladly accepted the timely means
OF relief provided by their dear pastor. and it ia
said by the true blues OF the congregation the
penitent shrine was never un0ccupied on the days
when the c0nfessor sat In his box. This last move
OF the Doctors was more than Christ
church was able to endure, ana threats.
s'not loud, but deep,'' began to be uttered
which were plainly ominous OF coming storm.
The decisive moment had finally arrived when
some EFFORT had to be made to curtail the powers OF
the reverend gentieman; but some days OF grace
were observed, in which It was valnly hoped that q
ton II was hoped by all parties that tue ties OF
mutual friendship and esteem which existed be
snapped asunder. and peace was endeavored
TO be patched up which would heal the injured
feelings and restore the harmony Of the people.
the confessional still used, and 1t became evident
to the lovers OF peace that their wclmeant efforts
would prove fruitless- SO matters stood until last
Friday week, on which day there was vestry
meeting IN the Church. 1t was an ANXIOUS time for
the oice-bearers but all trouble was saved by DR..
Ewers who put an end to the suspense
BY RENDERING HIS RESIGNATION,
as Sa h wys 70 rsvn b tbs Il
doubtful; but II Is almost certain that he would
have eventually been called upon TO DO SO. II has
been for some days rumOred tnat DR.. Ever Intended
to establish an Independent Catholic Episcopal
Church SO soon as he could procure q suitable
building. The whole thing has been kept very
quiet but day or two since the story leaked
out, and HERALD reporter was sent 70
Of the new ~" departure. on making injuries Ct
the Doctors residence ne was found TO be out, bus
the reporter was informed that II ne would go =
he would ma the reverend gentleman On going
10 the church. which Is situated on the corner
the building which has been for some time
tees under the direction OF the pastor, were eb-
served practising 'G0ria In Excelsis" before tho
altar The male representatives Of rtuallsm present.
ONE LANKY-LooKING INDIVIDUAL
being the only member OF the slerner sex in tho
church. The auditorium or the structure Is very
PLAIN looking something like an old style Presby-
terian meeting house, such as they nave I.
imagine, for an elaborate rituasm to nnd home.
ON the altar however, beautiful cross, framed OF
gas lets, was placed, and number or ladies. who
were not engaged III the singing, were exerting
themselves, In some measure, TO beautify the altar
1r me n ay AS so sne S dS
seat and patiently waited until the sweet singers
had ceased their strain. the organ was played ~
lady, and 1t was evident 1t was touched by an un-
practised hand-lndeed, from both singing and
playing, it could be perceived at glance thai the
form In public worship. After some time the music
ceased, and DR.. Ever, walking down tne aisie.
see@e@ Was VINO nad into the tents Of
IsraeLn The reporter saved HIM the trouble, for,
rising he at once explained the reason OF his visit
and what he wished to ascertain. The Doctor cOur-
teOusly acceded to the wish, but said he did not
wish 10 be interviewed as he thought the less proi
nence given to the matter In the press would be all
the better for both the wardens ana vestrymen Of
Christ Church and himself.
the following is his sketch OF he pOsitl0n:-"In
resignng the charge Of Christ Church no pressure
was brought to bear upon Inc oy the congregstons
the act was entirely . voluntary one on my part.
and took this step Wishing best for all parties.
am not wnat can be called an advanced ntuallst.
though disown the name Of Protestant as generally
understood py the mass Of the people: l glory u
calling myself Catholic, but not Romanist. Tor am
as much opposed to the errors OF Rome as to tho
errors or toe Low Church party. teach the doc.
trines or the prayer book and the Church. and nave
always done SO, and deny any mans right 70 ques.
the Bishop for my conduct, ard am happy TO tay
AM IN ENTIRE HARMONY
with him In the NATTER do not deny prac'
ticed and encouraged The use OF confession because
recognize one OF the doctrines OF the Churcn
does. mine is what call sin-sick confession, the
desire felt by penitent soul to unfold his sorrows
best to leave Christ Cnurch as said before. but
have no harsh feelings against the men | nave ief!
behind who do not agree with my views. Intend
to run III Church on moderate
RITUALiSTlC PRISCIPLES,
regular Episcopal Church, but / feel as II mad :
greater latitude and larger amount oI freedom In
ts .tiS the for his
nation. the reporter withdrew, having first ascer-
CHURCH OF THE HOLY LIGHT
has been rented for time BY the seeding parish
toner's. The next visit paid was to DR.. DENIM. OF
West Thirty nth street. one OF the church wardens
or the old congregation, and from him interest
ing particulars we're procured relative TO the
situation. IL seems from Mr.. Denntn's state
me
two or three years pecn tending towards the
which has has Just taken place
alone 30 long delayed the result. Extreme dissatis-
faction was felt by the congregation at the incor.
ting worse and worse, with no prospect Of amend
ment. 1--WE did not WISH" continued MIR. Denim,
two opinions and 80 we finally came TO the con.
cusion that something must be done to put an end
~nas we the % a
THE TIMELY RESIGNATION OF DIR. EwBRS,
however. smoothed away all diriculues, and am
services conducted In manner that will be accept
able TO the majority OF the congregation VINO 70
The reporter asked. was 1t intended to run the
church on low church principles now and Mr. Dom
"Emphaucallv nat. We have only just got rid q
ONE one extreme ext, o,,a and We 90 ,n,ena not wish
win guide his way between the Two extremes; We
are now IN negotiation for such gentleman; but
OIL uus III PUoiioH ~ PiCsCus W oe0sO WIN SsAS
certainty who he Is to he. We have written to sevo-
raj Of the most prominent men In the Church. as we
are determined to spare no money In procuring,
possible the foremost talent In the and.n He added
that he wished 1t understood that there was
no unfriendliness between hun aud MI
Ewers, as ne believed they entertained for
each other mutual esteem. so matters
who Is out on his own hook will have In his new
venture It is Impossible 10 say but 1t Will probably
take, as novelty never lacks admirers In New York.
service will he held In the Church Of the Holy Light
to-day, ana aso in Christ church, morning and
evening. Bishop Armitage OF Wisconsin, will
preach In the morning In the latter church, and Dr.
Potter, OF Grace church, In the evening. At the
latter service, 1t is expected the Grand Duke ALEXIS
VIII be present, the fame OF the music having
reached his ears.