New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-18
The NEW SEAMEN'S EXCHANGE.
DEDICATION sERyICEs-sPEECHES or THE RGy
HENRY WARD BEECHER AND JUDGE BENE

DEDICATION SERyICES-SpEECHES OF TIE RIY.
HENRY WARD BEECnER AND JUDGE BENZ
DICT.
The new Seamen's Exchange, Nos Isl and
iS9 Cherryst., dedicated yesterday Tie buldin,
thrown open for INSPECTION az 7. and the halls
bank, readingroom. aud observatory were throngcd
with visitors. At r. the exercises III the large hall
opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr. Jones. after
which Capt c. G. Duncan. the Chairman, said;
The story Of this building is short one About Sooo
and 5000 are In port all tho time They have had 40
place at which TO spend their time probably there
secular character. The legislature assisted US with
money and a charter. The building has cost about
The bank Will be great convenience; the bowling.
alleys files OF newspapers magazines, and books are at
too comfortable for sailors but am Inclined to think
that they deserve all that can be done for them
Letters were read from President Grant. GOV IIo6.
man. Secretary Robeson and Admiral Porter. regretJg
their inability to be present.
and said would speak regarding that great branon
OF the community which may be grouped under the head
different class Of preaching than others. In South
Africa, Christianity comes with cleanliness There arc
ance tn msss them VOs q the social
world There are many weaknesses In the ORGANIZATION
they assisted BY others Moral suason or preaching
@ mot A. the wSs w ,San t Sd once
trine. Many churches are "a single -baded knives,
v Ts tho w OF God o@ as w S"r
do not say. give them one less tract but rst provide
for their comfort. sailor may enjoy dry sermon
hard bench better than would but 1t is something which
ms will scarcely take much trouble to seek Don't give
HIM sermons served the roastbeef style common "a
tho churches. Christ gave the loaf, then tho bless
Ing. This building the sailor comforts which he will
appreciate such influences will preach religion TO him
II Christanity mentioned. Under the proper In.
fuonce, wit proper persons to advise and direct him.
tho saor DO brought through virtue and frugality
to Christianity The result scarcely DO ACCOMPLISHED
IN any other way Most OF do not properly sympa.
thize with the weak portion Of the community There
should be enough OF Christ in all Of us to support every
nesses Of mankind, am sure His people should.
A. B. Hatch next addressed the assemblage, after
which Judge Benedict said will limit remarks to
seamon In particular There is probably no person In
this house who has not had dealings with laborers
as porters. carmen. domestics but not
among you personally knows single sailor The sailor
mas really no friend but tho landlord and to describe
tue sailors boarding house keeper Is 20 pie
ture the shark. Sailors have no names N
particular because their change with every ship
Ihe sailor has no family tes nothing " anchor HIM y
tno ne OF hope. industry. or uprghtness Poor J.cs
cannot be made . saint until he Is made man He u
tho wsf Of tho world aud that you do not forget
HIM.
ihe audience then rose and. after singing " Prsus
ood tom whom all blessings now." Dispersed