New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-27
FEATURES or THE CONFERENCE.
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LEGATE5 LOOK AND TALK.
A photograph of the assembly taken from the
gallery would be Striking picture. About quarter OF
the pows in the central block flied win delegates
and the remaining pews OF the noor the gallery and the
organ loft were at the service any could cain
admission The committee besciged with apphca-
tons for tickets and loo ISSUED There
natural impulse to compare this Council with other
gatherings OF church dignitaries n4o TIE Pfosby-
terrain General Assembly, the Protestant
Episcopal General Convention, and tho Meth.
odst Conference. Each church seems TO stamp
general likeness upon ia mui5ters but Congroga-
tOnaIism has less ecclesiastical machinery 1t
develop more diverse types of character Methodist
assembly would probably outweigh this In avOrdupois;
they would debate dinnsoly laugh more, and seen
happier. An Episcopalan gathering would be moro
digniaed, churchy. and professional The Peesbytoans
are more closely allied in their general character, and
transfers from denomination 10 tho other are
very frequent. The Row. William NJ Taylor,
j. D.. lifelong Presbyterian until called
to the Broadway Tabernacle COngregatlonaists are
largely OF New England stock and breeding, where the
vigorous harsh East winds dry up the juices
of tho body and 1T the brain for dry thinking. Eots
single white nccltclOth is visible, and there u
marked absence OF tho disneyely clerical dress
The BARRIERS would look upon this assem-
bly, with slight favor. Tneir field OF operations
would be limited by the exigencies OF every
variety OF full beard, English sde-whskers. and mus
taches smoothly sbayen rather conspicuous
from its rarity. Many OF the older wear splcla
ces-gold bows being favOred-but there we're fewer
eyeglasses than among tie same number OF men gain
cred in the lobby Of a Now-York hotel Tue
pastors have good eyeslsht. in spite OF their
severe studies. A cosual survey Of the
assembly would convey the impression that 1t was cor
posed entirely OF grayharcd men but closer inrpec
ton would number Of very young pakt'rs' inc
Rev Mossrs. E. Y. ITincks, OF Portland Me-; C. M
southgate OF st. Jolnsbury VT; A. H. Bradford OF
Montclsir N j. S. II. Virgin Of IIarlem Daniel Mer-
rman of Norwich, Conn., (the successor of the Rev j.
p CULVER. D. d. and George Harris, jr., Of Provi-
dcnce T. L. have none Of them preached more than six
years.
There has been very little opportunity for the display
Of the oraorca ability OF the eminent members OF inc
Council. Only technical points have "r,S""' "nnh
demanded the most ulrect ana mattero Iact Uea'cht
The secret session will doubtless prove the arena for
genuine eloquence. The address OF Dr. Storrs, made
without tho assistance OK single note, se many OF tho
ministers nqmring what was his method OF
preparation During the first 20 years Of his ministry
he usually ready his from manuscripts. Nh9
the Church OF the Pilgrims was being repaired the con-
cregation held service in the Brooklyn Academy OF
Music There Dr.. sorrs preached without notes. draw
ing audiences which crowded the spacious building.
HIS friends say that opened new era in his preaching
delegate was heard to say that the speech OF the Rev.
Dr. tstorrs was unequaed by anything which he
had ever heard except possibly the famous
address OF tho Rev. Henry Ward Beoeher
at the Boston Council In 1895. A friend
asked how much time he spent in preparing the Speech
and Mr. Beecher replied Aside from my current
thoughts, not any" The friendship which has bound
together the Rev. Henry Ward Bceeher aud the Rev.
Dr. r. s. storrs began with their fathers Tho Rev. Dr.
LYMAN Beecher and the Rev. Dr. storrs, ST.. who was
for moro than half century pastor OF the ehuroh Ia
Brain.ree Mass were Intimate and lifelong friends.
The expenses OF the Council, which will fall upon tho
two churches calling II, will be from 5000 TO 5000 IL
has been very frequent Congregational Councils for
the delegates to deiray their own travelling expenses
hut the Church OF the Pilgrims and Clinton Avenue
Chu rch put no upon those called to advise
them. Ample provisions have been mace Tor
refunding the money paid out by dele gates. For
tho accommodation Of members OF the press, half
dozen pews on each side Of the pulpit were hed win
narrow leaves Forty-fve press tickets were issued
though only a few journalists from abroad applied 10
the Committee. The excitement attending the present
gathering will remind many OF the famous council
which convened several years ago advise concerning
tho case of the Rev. DR.. Geo. d. Cheever Vs. the
Church OF the Puritans.
The Rev. william W. Patton, D. D.. of Chicago, has
taken little part in the public DISCUSSIONS but il is sur
missed that he win make himself heard In the secret
sons For long time he the editor OF The Adrance,
the leading newspaper OF the Congregatonasts Of the
West II TO that paper that Dr. sorrs referred 10 his
speech drawing wide public attention to the scandals
concerning Plymouth Church By its demands for an &C.
clesastcal Investigation. The Adrance spoke out,
While most Of the religious organs mute. Dr.
Patton preceded Mr.. Burton pastor Of the Fourth
Church In Hartford Conn. His father now resident
OF Nsw-Haven, viii be remembered by many New
Workers as pastor OF prominent Presbyterian Church
In this city
The Rev. Dr. Philip Schaf OF tho Union Theologlcai
Seminary In this city Interested spectator or
de,nps Of the Council He IL Secretary Of the United
81 ates branch OF the Evangelical Alliance and II was
tbrough his efforts that the great meeting OF the Evan
ecal Alliance In NewYOrk last October was brought
about As a writer Of Church history he has become
familiar with the great councils Of all bodies OF CHRIS
tians Dr. schaf is the editor OF Lange's Commentary.
III is Presbyterian formerly connected with the
German Reformed Church. and yesterday was question
ing Dr. Dexter about Congregatonalism.
William +. West, who set oil these mighty forces 10
operation by bringing charges against Theodore non
before Plymouth Church, has been present at every
session. The Rev. DR.. sorrs appealed to HIN as VIZ
Messing 10 the OF his statements before no
Council. Mr.. West is comparatively young man. Win
here and there gray hair. ,.n..
se ca Ese res,
the Rev. Edwards A. Park, d. ~, a. cam
soser al the Boston Council that all who
attended that gathering remember MN hs Tue ccna
Impaired health. and ndIsposed to journey far from
home. HIS Judgment would have peen Oh geat ra' ha
There would DO special interest on ms part SLY 20
bega his ministry Brantrec, Mass as the colleague
OF the Rev. Dr. storrs. ST. ,..oa
tional Union is widely known as the author OF MANI
HYMNS lie has head Of unusual size, adorned Win
wealth OF gray HAIR, and bushy whlsksfs' d. r'H''
Tho Rev Jacob NJ Manning. ID. d., Is pastor o. p me
ION famous i'm puritan history. lie OF medium stature
with heavy English side whiskors ana hlsh t ats
short his words as afraid OF taking up 200 much D
lie was appointed special lecturer &c A9d2ker VII
yorsed in German metaphysics aud th ssSs ,
if0r reD0rI OF laIr OrosearHS' ~< 1uiA I~" .l ~