The New York herald., 1871-12-04

The Rev. w. W. Newell, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church In Forty-secoud street.
near Eighth avenue, is young man and
comparative stranger in these parts. He
came hither from Michigan few months ago
10 take the pastorate of this church, and
nnder his ministry its Tagging energies are be-
ing revived, its membership is increasing
and its spirituality is rising. The earnestness
and zeal, combined with the good sense and
pure Christian teachings of Mr.. Newell, are
the only means adopted TO produce these re-
suits. Sensationalism is ignored, and Christ
and free salvation form the staple Of his
themes. Mr.. Newell cannot be said to be
eloquent, yet he sometimes rises to the sub
lime in his pulpit discourses. Bat simplicity
Of truth and of doctrine, coupled with out
spoken aud independent utterance Of the
sane, more than compensates for any lack OF
eloquence which this young minister may
have. And time, which makes all things even,
will probably yet bring him more prominently
before this community.
The Rev. Heber Newton, rector Of the
Antbon Memorial church (EpiscopaD, in
Forty eighth street, between Sixth and
Seventh avenues, is also young man, about
thirty-two years Of age, with a good voice,
and at times strong English accent. He is,
however, an American. He is manifestly
close observer Of men and manners, and
,withal q careful reader Of history and of
prophecy, as his sermons indicate. Two
years ago, after the resignation of Rev Mr.
Jaeger, Mr.. Newton, then assisting his father
in st. Andrews church, Philadelphia,
answered the call Of the Church here, and
assumed the pastorate Of the Anthon Memori-
alists. His sermons are such as will bear to
be read after being heard, as many pulpit
productions will not. Last night he continued
his series of discourses to young men, on the
4 lessons of the Times" Mr. Newton is held in
great and deserved esteem by his people, and
by bis brethren in the ministry in this diocese,
and his predictions are decidedly Of the Low
Church order.
The Rev. L. II. King, d. D.. pastor of
the Forty-third street Methodist Episcopal
church, near Eighth avenue, is somewhat
older than the other gentlemen named in
this connection. He has been in the ministry
about aquarter Of century, most of which
time he has spent with churches in this city.
ThiS considering the itinerant' system of
Aethodism, is no small compliment to Dr.
Kings abilities as preacher and pastor.
When yet very young man ne was sent to the
charge of Seventh street church, in this city,
then one of the most fashionable churches in
New York. It's glory has since departed and
ltss implicitly Of style has been overshadowed
BY more modern and expensive structures.
Seventeen years of pastoral service has DR..
King given in this city in various charges
since that time, and wherever he has once
ministered his services arc eagerly sought
again. He is now filling his third term of
pastoral labor with his present charge and
and With very marked success. DR.. King is
q large, able bodied man, with face always
beaming with smiles and an expression of
deep humor. He has a happy faculty Of
making apparent the righteousness of any
proposition which he would controvert and he
is thus spared lengthy argument against it.
His style is illustrative rather than argu-
mentativc, and is received with favor every
where. He is also q great temperance man,
and has many invitations to lecture and deliver
addresses on this and kindred topics. DR..
King is evidently q man that lives what he
breaches, and enjoys the spiritual as well as
the material blessings of life. he makes the
best Of both worlds.