The New York herald., 1873-10-14
THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE.
Reception or tho Delegates In the
Quaker City.

Quaker City.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct 13, 1873.
The Evangelical Alliance delegates arrived in
the city by special train this afternoon reaching
the West Philadelphia depot shortly before four
O'Clock, and were driven direct TO Independence
Hall, where, after spending some time in examin-
ing the timehonored relics Of the Revolution, they
were received by Mr.. Judge Pierce, who, in be-
half Of the Mayor, welcomed them to this city, and
particularly to the hallowed spot upon which they
stood, whence, he said, had been proclaimed the
declaration that had made the nation free and in
dependent. He concluded by inviting them to re-
turn to the city in 1915 and witness the evidences
OF the progress made in century by this country.
Upon the conclusion OF the Judges address Mr..
George II. Stuart introduced the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher, who was warmly greeted. He welcomed
said 1t was proper that they should come 10 the
city whence issued those influences that made the
country what it Is. The speaker reviewed the
progress the country has made in the century
which, he said, had been one Of Christian infu-
ences. The Church did mu n in bringing about
the wonderful developments Of the country, but
yet II has never been free and untrammelled. On
the hand OF sectarianism, the spirit OF which had
deprived her of true strength. In conclusion Mr..
Beecher extended the right hand of fellowship on
behalf OF the whole country.
Representatives OF the Christian Church in
foreign lands were successfully introduced.
Rev. @. DALLAS MARSTEN, Vicar of London, said
that forty years ago he had taught Sunday school
in the Church Of the Epiphany, In Philadelphia,
was partly American, and was free TO speak in the
Hail OF Independence He expressed his apprecia-
tion OF the warm and cordial reception rendered to
Pasteur Fischer, OF Paris; Rev. Lowery E. Berk-
ley, OF England; Rev. DR.. Fouchet, OF Italy, and the
Rev. Narayan Sheshadr, OF Bombay, also made
The Dean Of Canterbury closed the services in
proceeded in body to a banquet of welcome in
the Continental Hotel rendered by the Philadelphia
The oanqueting hall was handsomely decorated
with the nags OF the different nations. There
we We're e. ten tables spread and decorated and besides
principally city ciergymen. There were present
also Bishop simpson, Ex-Governor Curtin, George
ii. Stuart, and Judges Pierce and Allison Rev.
DR.. II. A. Boardman invoked blessing, alter
which the edipes were discussed.
cultural Hall, which was handsomely decorated
and with seats upon the STAGE. Around the walls,
" @esS Hs sa a1n Rns
the letters being formed Of natural flowers on
evergreen background. over the stage and arch
"Let brotherly love continue.S The arms OF all
nations were also displayed on the walls.
Mr.. Stuart called the meeting to order, and after
! singing hymn, In which the audience joined, the
| Rev. DR.. HARRISON OF London, offered up a brief
prayer. He asked for blessing Tor all the men,
all nations would be brought to Christ. Mr. stuart
then reviewed the organization OF the Alliance,
son made addresses OF welcome.
The Dean OF Canterbury followed next In an
auuicss, III uuiCu ne sdiu tldt tHe uelegates IOrm
the one army OF Christ and should therefore love
the various regiments and not turn upon each
other to destroy.
The Rev. N. Sheshadr, OF Bombay, next spoke
and Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, who followed
the latter, said that better men were wanted
in the Church. and that holiness which makes q
man love his fellow man was also wanted, and that
Christian unity must result from Christian life.
Addresses were also made by Rev. NJ. Conen
Stuart, Of Holland who said he was greatly pleased
with what he saw and heard In this country.
Next followed Rev. Pasteen Fisch, Of Paris who
made witty address, and he was succeeded by
Rev. Emil Rochelaieu, OF Belgium, in French.
Rev. William Arnot, D. D., OF Edinburg; Rev.
Mr.. Ormiston, OF New york; Rev. Mr..
Cook, OF Paris, and Rev. Mr.. Kilitt
Of Ireland also followed in short addresses The
benedicton was pronounced by Bishop Campbell,
OF the A. N. E. Church, and the large audience dis
persed
Meetings were also held in Bethlehem. Eden.
First Reformed, Presby ana Tabernacle
churches this evening, at which delegates made
addresses,