The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-12
Triangular Troubles In Brooklyl
Churches


Triangular Troubles In Brooklyn
Churches.
In last Sundays HERALD reference was made to
the troubles existing among Baptists and Netho-
diss in the City OF Churches This seems to be the
era Of III feeling instead OF good feeling among
religious bodies IN that community, and the
breaches are widening rather than healing with
the influence OF time. The difference between DR..
Fulton and Mr.. Kalbfleisch Is nearer
to-day than 1t was week ago. The Committee OF
Conference appointed by the Hanson place Baptist
church have had an interview with MIR. Kalbneisch
during the week, but ne refuses to pay the $500
which they say he pledged, but which he says
he did not, and for his refusal to pay
they refuse to give him o letter OF die
missa. 1t Is thought, however, the church Will
reconsider it's refusal ana grant the letter asked
for. But even this viii not finish up DR.. Fulton's
troubles He has standing fight with DR.. Jenrey
and Rev. J. Hyatt Smith, and with every other
Baptist minister known or suspected OF holding
open communion sentiments Before DR.. jeffrey
came to Brooklyn at all DR.. Fulton and himself
fired few newspaper shots ~ each other, ana so
soon as DR.. jeffrey came here Dr.. Fulton took the
earliest opportunity In his power to insult him.
His antagonism to Brother Smith Ia we'll known
and OF long standing. These two brethren, and
for many months refrained from attending the
monthly conferences Of the Brooklyn Baptist pas
tors. to avoid the coarse insults OF their Brother
Fulton. Their perpetual absence has ut last been
felt by the Baptist Pastors Conference and at their
meeting last Monday resolution WAS introduced
deprecatng the cause which deprived them vi the
presence and counsel OF their brethren, and eX-
tending to the absentees y cordial and hearty In
vitaion to attend the future meetings OF the Con-
ference. MIR. Smith and DR.. Jefirey nave not vet
answered the invitation Of the Conference but it
Is believed they Will accept and will attend here.
after. In sucn case perhaps DR.. Fulton viii deem
himself injured and VIII absent himself from the
Conference. But the Baptist pastors evidently DO
not consider Brother Fultons presence o fun
equally faithful and good. DR.. Fulton, to add to
his other arrogated powers. has now dectdeu tnat
the Irregular" BAPTIST churches OF Brooklyn aud OF
the Long Island Association shall withdraw their
fellowship from the Lee avenue Baptist church.
In the meantime some OF the other pastors and
churches in the Long Island Association declare
that IL the Lee avenue church Is excluded they
Will go with IL. Thus 1t VIII be seen that peace
and harmony do not exist to the fullest extent in
But they are not alone In thus regard. The Pres.
byterians in Fort Greene church Sunday scaool
Barnes the pastor, 1t Is alleged, has been Tor some
time past making war on Mr.. W. W. Wickes, the
Sabbath school superintendent, who mas been con-
nected with the school since its organization ten
years ago, and under whose administration 1t has
grown to have 800 children and as tine q stan OF
teachers as could be found in any other Presbyte-
ran church in Brooklyn. The position OF the ON.
GERS and teachers OF the school was made 80 dtsa-
grceable by Mr.. Barnes that on Sunday last Mr.
Wickes resigned his superintendency OF the school,
The teachers thereupon adopted q series OF COM
pmentaIy resolutions concerning. MIN. alter
OF the school and lett the pastor and mis- friends
in possession But the church itself Ia not pre-
pared for such movement aud 1t ls SAID VIII AJAX
Tor their PASTORS resignation.
During the past week also the committee OF the
Methodist Protestant Conference who have had
Mr.. Hendricks case under vesttgation. re sorted
their decision finding him guilty OF being under
the influence OF liquor IN the Grand street church,
guilty OF conduct unbecoming q CHRISTIAN minister
In personally encouraging and presiding over an
association Tor indulgence IN amusements neon
as round dances, DC, and declaring that dancing
Is IN accordance with the teaching 0l the Bible.
Inc committee LOOK tneir verdict 10 Inc resident
frmed the same whereby SIR. Kendrick 10 ex.
Guided from preaching. in any pulpit In the
Church. The Grand stree. Methodist Protestant
church, however, repudiaies this verdict and in
sists on Mr.. Kendrick preaching for them. Alder
man John IL. snyder, who Is member of this
church, has publicly pledged his word TO collect
$500 annually toward Mr.. Kendrick's salary In the
future provided Mr.. Kendrick preach In the East
ern District MIR. Kendrick himself has taken
appeal TO the Annual Conference and has flied his
either in Grand street church. Williamsburg, or in
some other church or hall in the Eastern District.
The HeralGs Spiritual scepticisn,
answered. Ilf FL
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
We accept Spiritualsm az q fact. A positive
mind VIII demand the best and most positive
evidence Animated with sincere desire to
know the truth In regard to the possibility Of COM
with the departed, some years ago,
In connection with some well educated French
gentlemen. began to Investigate, thoroughly,
patiently and diligently, modern spiritualism.
The investigation lasted for about three years.
and resulted In demonstrating to us, beyond the
possibility Of doubt, that the spirits OF the de-
parted do communicate with the Inhabitants OF
earth. In looking over the record have retained
OF our Investigations find answers to the various
questions found in your remarks In late number
OF the HERALD, while commenting on the corre-
apondence between Il. w. Pecxham and ]. w.
since deceased. mM
AS your demand for information is made in good
faith, in good faith place here at your disposal
what possess. There are many things true, I'M
known to the philosophy OF the wisest. However,
in q matter or 80 extraordinary q character as
would not estimate highly the mind
blndy a. true whatever emanates from
spiritual mediums. Investigate and then judge.
Should you be 50 inclined, the means are WITHIN
your reach, aud then you Will be able knowingly
to stamp IL q delusiOn or declare 1t o TACT. am
with Judge EdmOnds, but am con-
ndent he can direct you how TO proceed. In nearly
every family the elements exist for prosecuting
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