New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-03
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
LEE OF John TODD.

During the early part of his life, DIR. Todd was
most conspicuous valiant hercsy- proving
himself formidable theological Nimrod IN the
service of the Lord against the free thinkers OF
Massachusetts. He was born to low estate IN kut-
land Vermont in the last year of the last century,
and during his boyhood and youth ms lie was
painful struggle with poverty and deprivation Oh
every kind. When he about ten years ola, ne
WA taken into the family of Mr.. jeremiah Evarts,
q cousin on the fathers side, who was then prac-
ticing law in New-lIaven. Little johnny was
employed in waiting upon the table, running OF
errands. and doing the work of a small boy about
the house II was in the family of this distinguished
man. and in this atmosphere of learning, that he
formed the strong desire for a college educa-
tion which became his ruling passion, until
pratifed bv his admission 10 Yale College IN 1919
Soon after graduating, he entered the Iheologlcal
Seminary at AndoVer, where 1T was soon ols-
covered that lie young man OF great
mark of singular activity and wonderful en-
trgy who could scarcely move without creating
breeze At that time, the conflict between
Unitariauism and orthodoxy in New-Engand was
At its hight The discussion of dOctrlnal points
between Claiming. and Ware, and Norton OH the
,pe side. with Stuart, and Woods and Lyman
Bcecher on the other had awakened an echo III
almost every village. The Andoyer seminary was
"a
never been equaled in the learned rcpcse aud quiet
dignity of later years. II was the very atmosphere
for Young Todd, and, after a short time, he threw
himself into the arena with all the fervid intensity
of his soul rejoicing in the sound of the battle, and
girdng on the of the Lord with the zeal OK an
apostle and the strength Of gladiator. HIS Por-
traitures of the professors who then ruled the sac
ranenta host on the "consecratei hill are fun OF
life. aud have lost nothing of their exproasigeness
with the lapse of years.
EBENEZER PORTER.
Doctor Ebenczer Porter professor oi sacred lnelDIC
Is gentleman in his manneIsGtther tall, slim graceful
in movement mild and winning IN looks win voice mol
calahe OF great compass, but finely moduiated, ana
musical To high degree. ana ~ managed Uil us vile
per per wa Is MOE sioWIS; eli6etes ven before
pens or uters sentence, hut when he has once s0I
out il perfect far language is concerned IFS
mind is disciplined thai he can |Ilte just SO lhuch ~
given without depending on Wnd ana weather ne
is generally good judge OF character lie mus %, anu
Is. model preacher and often lar 100 m"cl So
That this necessity OF draw ins al eyes upon MN uthts
him more or less arlhcl1 si.l. l1' asy, /" g az M M
our when see Linn go into Tue pulpit on Saboa
morning. Those Who heard nun pIeaen ms ser t 0
the decision of Nehemiah rs ne o." ut out ~ to
of every picture lie went on binding, VIII never Tor
mg oil OF Tie great bells OF Moscow sens out 's
notes long after the tongue had hecome quiet lie II
clear genile, decided and evangelical
LEONARD WOODS.
Doctor Leonard Woods professor Of theology, Is tail in
stature finely proportional, with mild pure gray eye
and a cam, gentle, patient, and thoughtful face. He
is the greatest M,tcr ever saw. His mind Is com
OIefr Iahorot0rV Of metaphysics tie has no glare
no quiclness flashes; but he Is always Interest
Ing, always correct, always untlsWcnlc' TIC Is Hhc
good, strong lfolisided norse WHICH ho,s I o'
strong, heavy trOt, with the same gai, al"alh hetIa
the pace mp hill and down, never starts OF
plunges antic. lie Knows but little about rhe
orc little about languages bug you may let Demos
themes thunder at him, and pile all Germany with tEelr
niast reason subject oui. and reason is the only
Weapon which he can be made 10 feel lie does not sur
prise us by startling originality or new theories, or CIV
fnr new names old things. Bu his thoughts are Ocar
a. 7dstied water Tnero Is no color in his light but he
l..f raft !
lie subject in hand then OF holding IL mp patiently and
c,rafv I'M the Hsht OF The IiD.e, and Internationally
Slivt. ,t,rs V1Diti lnGc ln.'ifIls sed lie reais
human nature admirably The reverence tat he pays 10
tie Bbe Is deep ana earnest Heeyer teaches that what
the sun the eartA-ISI and heat tadt the Bbe IL
~ the Clureh. 49,, e-,..o-
Doctor Stuart professor OF sacred literature, Is
tall, slim man. with musical ami sonoiOus Noce' VIC
lod DIS audience enttdntd nc Is no Such OIse rs
have mentioned; for If Hou make hun horse you must
now make him warhoIse aud Wlth JOB CLONE MS
nocs with thunder, rushing upon 'ie rie %. tl
end now rearing and pluhgln5 Ike q con neWly LdI
messed. He carries an enthusiasm Ia ms ndt''e Ina
would open Ilhe OF qucNs4i|e' III que mus pa'I.n
mountain. He has sort OF magnetic power, never
waiting by which the whole seminary Is lighted up INTO
ms gon o. thought dll" study hS CeT1hi1 - 6Io@
mau. and has q pIOdI4Ous force OF muG Ills sOul II
SooySgTi OF lis he was vel balanced with Judgment
Ee would he a giant admire him. always feel de
lei that lis use art is safe 10 follow without IC-
examination. He is ike our hyehundicdyetr comet
bright nery dazzling. but eccentric IN S orb, ANA 80
rapid niis course that you have dincuty ~ calculating
It, pror, lie is always mod e. never cec.dihe what
fhr ScuutuTeS Ougtt 10 teach, Un what tIcy 10 teach
HE reverence for TIE Word OF God II most fenaAane
end remember his say lag TO me, Light comes from
above; yOu Will get more hSt on tAc scriptures ny
PRAYER than ia ali other ways; O1n up" lie Is dociued
5,.,,i1. ana have mo foG.. tu lie often mistakes
tie mn series Of weak dlg.st,G hdinss OF Gods
face But when the clouds Lsucd w, and ne iees
well, happy the pupil thai can walk ami tax WIN
Linn; ana above ALL ,wed aud delighted all are when IN
prayer he cOmCs 70 the atoneIuh Oh Tue cross lis Iace
fairly glOws, aud revere nee, ana awe am aHhla
aud love seem 10 swell MP IN his ueart ana come o9i III
tones and words such az never heId hom DINER nis
look back 10 the influence ne mad upon no "lth Geep
gratitude and MS voice sun sounds III my ears l"c
Inc music that floats me stu waters IN toe dusk OF
evening from some Island WHOSE lo4iA you WISH 20"
eould see.
Before leaving Andover Mr. Todd made his first
incursion into the camp of the enemy opening the
internecine war upon Unitarlnisn with an almost
hilarious alacrity, which continued 10 mark his
pulpit services long after the enthusiasm OF youth
had subsidized into the athletic vigOr of manhood.
Ills description Of his first held-day, which was
fought in the ancient village of GrOton, Mass, Is
worth repeating
On Saturday received invitation from friend TO
ride with in About two O'Clock entered the chaisc,
after riding through an interesting country for -
miles arrived at GrOtOn little past sunset. felt
quite refreshed by the ride. GJtOA Is very delightful
town about 80 miles from Boston II has bat one society
and one meeUng-louse, tAOHsH ~ contains over 800
people. On entering the town was GcgI1cd "ilh the
natural which is really enchanting. was I'M
mediatey introduced 10 the minister, Doctor ChiP4ih
venerable Old man, more tian 80 years OF age. lie
was quite ill., and here first began TO suspect the snare
into when my lIlchd h"d nia"n INC. luu nus hHDM
they arc all UIutdrian, and hate AndOyer worse thdI
"a
OF commanding talents and doubt not, g0-tOhe.tyen
man; still, made ali Lis people UIitariaEs. lie
WAS glad 10 see ne never heard OF me before, was
prcpO~essed in favor al my appearance. Tor was
dressed hand "a thing which strikes ntirIaus Al
ouce-aud Immediately urged ne to preach the next day.
What could dol was not well enough, and yet ncfc
wac glorious opportunity 90 show lntaIlahs now An
dover and orthodoxy could appear You know lny tenn
permanent well uiai you viii presume AID not long
hesitate. The morning came. Doctor Chaplin was ul
aldo 10 20 ont went into thc pulpit; tine congregation
all stared: knew vino Was, Or where came
from II was lue sport 10 take them by surprise
gave them ol MY most popular sermons, aud nrHe,
taW audi, still n they gathered around
u, friend mqu4rng ho 30 could be, ana put money into
III hand 10 py oar eAeus oven before came out OF