New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1871-05-11
Tour Of the Corresponding Editor

BALTIMORE Nh, May ;, 1871.
Our special mission has been commenced in
the Monumental City. But little opportunity
was given TO notify the public meetings, but
they were both we'll attended The first was
in the Saratoga street church, Of which Rev Dr.
Revels is pastor. This congregation is -four
ishing, and they have a large Sabbath school.
Their house of worship has one Of the most
beautiful interiors of any church in Baltimore.
There are galleries on the sides, the ceiling
being supported by series of arches, arranged
in finished style of architecture. The in
1uence of this people has long been felt for the
good of the cause of freedom in Maryland, and
throughout the country. They have derived
much sympathy and encouragement from the
friends of Baltimore, and have always, through
their whole history, proved worthy of the
| prominent position they have attained
| On the occasion of our service in Saratoga
street the pulpit was occupied with the writer
by friend James Bayne, now of Baltimore,
formerly of Wilmington, Delaware who has
! long and well proved his faith in human rights
by his works in their behalf The cause is
much indebted, ALSO to Samuel Townsend and
his son, to Thomas Russell, Dr. j. c. Thomas,
Francis L. King, to Thomas Y. Candy, and
others of their class. We are under special
obligations to G. c. Fulton, of the Baltimore
American The powerful influence Of his ad-
| mirably conducted paper is always on the right
side. Rev. Mr. Bacon form erly Of New Haven
Connecticut has recently come to Baltimore, as
pastor of the Congres ational Church, who oc,
cupy commanding position near Madison
avenue and Lanvale street. They have just
commenced a school, for the benefit of the
colored families, in that part of Baltimore Mr.
Bacon is true and tried friend of freedom
We were all glad to hear friend Bayne speak
to US. His address was simple truth; direct,
earnest, afectiOnate enforcing duties by the
most familiar and practical illustrations.
In the evening of Sunday service was held, in
the presence of large congregation, in the
Sharp-street church. The cause here is to be
in charge of Rev James A. Handy, of Wash |
ngton. The location of Mr.. Handy in this !
important post is fortunate one for the cause,
while his occasional presence in Washington,
attending to his duties in the Territorial Legis- /
lature, will increase his usefulness in that field |
The Sharp street people are thoroughly or
gained Their singing is admirable. In one
respect it is an Improvements on the vocal SER
vices of some of the congregations, where the
measure of the choir is too slow. This is
musical error that ought to be corrected. Pub
lie worship should be spirited lively earnest
proving the heart to be all engaged. The
h. tad
in their singing, the better will it be for their
own religious enjoyment, and for their useful,
ness ia the world.
Our stay in Baltimore was ectssarilv short.
On the return visit all the leading features of
the position in that city will pass more fully in
review.
PHILADELPHIA, May 8, 1872.
The annual conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, of which Rev Father
Quinn is the senior bishop, is now in session
in the Quaker City. He is assisted by Bishops
Campbell and Wayman. There ara over
seventy ministers present representing differ
ent parts of the country. 1t was the privilege
of the writer to be received as visitor and to
plead for the mission in which we are engaged.
no aSSeubAcS aio CfoWuou, anu tHS uiOSl /
perfect harmony prevails. The stations of the
Conference are all Furnishing. Steps to al
vance education, temperance, and to aid in the
of good government, are being
taken by this influential body. More particu,
lar reports will be given after the close Of the
session.
The Lombard-street Presbyterian Church,
Rev. Mr.. Reaves, pastor, is doing well. Their
house of worship is a model of neatness and
and their singing is admirable.
No one could attend the Sunday school of this
church without being pleased with the quiet,
order, and diligence which mark its proceed
ings Mr.. Reaves has been the useful pastor
of this flock for ten years. Ii was great
pleasure to meet in Mr.. Reaves's study Rev. Mr.
Halves, pastor of the Central Congregational
Church. corner of Eighteenth and Green streets
Mr. Halves feels deep interest in the welfare
of the colored race, and has taken every occa.
sion in his power to make it manifest
Our sejourn in Philadelphia is very brief.
On our return we hope to spend a much longer
time, and canvass the city thoroughly. A full
report of progress will be made accordingly.
In the morning we leave for New York, to
attend some OF the national anniversaries.
From that city we shall write you again. We
propose to go all through Connecticut, and do
what we can to impress our colored friends {