The New York herald., 1874-10-08
OBITUARY.
Rev. Thomas NJ. Eddy, ID. ID.

Almost in the vigor and prime OF life, at an
early hour yesterday morning, the Rev. DR..
Thomas M. EDDY, one OF the most able and elo-
quent ministers IN the Methodist Episcopal
Church, died at his residence in this city, IN the
nty-second year OF his age. As preacher q
platform speaker, debater and editor, he had
lew equals and no superlors. He had nearly COM
peted thrty-two years of ministerial liie he hav-
ing joined the Indiana Conference in 1S42 and for
twelve years he performed the duties OF an timer
ant minister In the West. In 1854 he was chosen
agent Of the American Bible Society, which posi-
tion he held for one year, when he was chosen
Presiding Elder Of the Indianapolis district. In
1857 he was elected editor OF the Northeastern
Christian Adrocate, which, under his able manage
ment rapidly grew IN favor. series OF aole
articles from his pen on iniantlcide were
published in all the leading papers
of this country and OF England and
caused stir in medical and ministerial circles.
He devoted nearly twelve years to editorial work,
when in 1865 he re-entered the pastorate in Balti
more and under his care the line Mount vernon
church OF that city was projected: he was
pastor OF the Metropolitan church III washington
Tor three years and deiegate to the General
Conference in Brooklyn. ln 1872 he was cnosen
one or the secretaries of the Missionary Society OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church, whose headquar-
ters are IN this city.
In the pursuit OF his duties Or. Eddy was called
on TO travel great deal and TO talk much TO con-
ierences and large gatherings Of people, often IN
the open air. UvertaXed In mind aud body he re-
turned hither from the West the lst inst. and
was Immediately prostrated with a bilious attack.
On sunday last he was so low the Sacrament Of
the LORDS supper was administered to him by DR..
Chapman, OF ST. Paul's cnurc1 and on Monday
morning Bishop James, who was at his bedside,
sent request TO the Preachers meeting that
prayer be offered TO GOD Tor him. AT five O'Clock
that evening he began TO sink rapidly, and at four
O'Clock yesterday morning he died. His loss Will
be mourned by the entire Cnurcn which he loved
and served SO well. HIS funeral Will take place
from St Paus church on Friday afternoon
TRIBUTE TO HIS MEMORY IN THE ROCK RIVER
CoNFERENcE.
STERLING, H., Oct. I, 1874.
The Rock River annual Methodist Episcopal
Conference, in session here was profoundly stirred
to-day when Bishop Bowman announced the death
of Dr. Thomas NJ. Eddy The Conference is one OF the
largest in the West and was DR.. Eddy's hCme for
twelve years All the older members pore strong
personal attachments TO him, and his sudden
death made an impression seldom seen. DR.. John
M. Reid, one OF the missionary secretaries, was
present, and was the first to break the silence.
He feared this blow; he knew that his colleague
was working too hard but Dr. Eddy was the last
man to complain.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
was ordered Tor tomorrow, when DR.. hitchcock,
Bishop Bowman and DR.. Reid Will deliver adj
dresses. This will be an important meeting The
following was sent to Mrs. Eddy
The Rock River Annual Conference received the sad
intelligence of the death OF loved and honored
brother Dr. Eddy with tears and signs of universal
We profoundly sympathize with you In this
sorrow, and commend you to Gods supporting grace.
CHARLES A. FOWLER.
S. A W JEwITT, Committee.
EZRA NJ. BARRING, }