, 1875-09-26
THE BlSHOP-ElECT.

WHAT cLEvELAHDEE T1aHhs oF HILL
10 the Editor Of TIE Chicago Tribune:
CHICAGO, Sept. 25.-The following letter,
though Dot written for publication, is 50 perfect
m aralybis of the character and capabilities OF
! the Isey, DR.. MrLaren, take the responsibility
OF offering it for your coluEnns. Yours truly,
G.M. Husr.
c,Eyx14sp. Sept. oo--Mx DEAR sn: am de-
nehied to get ,ote from you It is Little singular
sers sol Of Coincidence wns ABOUT to drop you Line
on the very subject, when received yours.
Though not regas wotrhiner At at rrnaty J. l. ~ A.
! evening hare listened TO the preaching of d. Mc-
Iareu great many tr3es with very great pleaturs
rohed ne for ths sTG nn b. aI
interesting and instructive; hs manner il easy, voice
clear xad distinct .ua.ter solid and substantial ee*
= ~ pleaaing sui in every respect, and in evefy,
| thing he touches he shows the ha1d OF
master In Lis diaoourssa there is no supcraous
chosen Language shot far above the hesd Of his
.tTle reminds ne or The Rev Dr. Vyuton, Of Boston
I h.xr him spoken Of by there who know him tnti~
aty Is man o. goo 70 hs
to give reason fcr the faith he hods tolerant not
bigo:ed, kind and eonciliatory; and perfect gcne-
without any doubt whatever. He ID No halfway
churrhruan. Hs believes the early Fathers knew
Nuila Eccleaia, slue Episcopo." think he be-
ueyes that therc be no Church without Bishop,
though he may believe there can be State without
Republican institutions il judge correctly from
discourse heard him deliver and also from an ota
ton read delivered On special occasion " hi1 me
objection that he has been but short tin1o in The
C.urc,: ought to h.ye no weight whatever For many
years he clergyman IN The Presbyterian denoin-
}n.t.on, and acceptzbiy performed Ill theduties IN
cpmMpt ppou him Is puetor. Those duties not
unlike those required ty tie Church Of its Own clergy.
aud kiucc his admission to orders III the Church he
nnauy who were born in the Church, and took Epls-
copscy IN tho natural way. He seeEs to 1T In exactly
vherr he belongs, and where fzorsdence intended he
Socially you win nnd him great acquisition to your
Diocese gentleman Of clitt1e, refinement OF dlgn-
6ed manners, Of fine personal appearance and pol
ished address, who will 10 welcomed to any circle
where these qualities appreciated and where 1nu
encs for good Will felt throughout the entire
uuuity without reference to denonunational lines.
Trinity Church here will bo the only sufferer by hia
elevation TO tho Ersco1nte The parish considers It
nake great gain Yesterday ut the close Of morning
at the oldest and most substantial paria-
toners Of Trinity sSid to gentleman. while coming
and not come here to take Rector away. abiding,
probaby, visit Of Judge Q. to Cleveland. I |
think tie outire parish concurs IN the tcntiment
l. prominent member Of ST. Pauls 1nI Of the |
vestry {htnreH Low Church>, told me e thought the
elec1iou good one, and that It 1oud tend to teal III
tho difficulties in the Church in Illinois. as DR.. Nc
Iaren would doubtless pursue coAclliatory course,
and word be likely to hzrua0nize the conflicting ele
Iaents- 1t would be great good for the chnssh at
large could quota you the opinions Of great many
otLsrs Of different shades OF churchElzuship, were 1t
vary strongly IN his favor, and noIe
His administrative and executise abilities arc Of
tsh order, having common eenss rs bas;s Witness
y eats N psssh TefE r. chasea !. Home sna
worker. He has instituted the practice Of celeb1zt-
ne tho HojE Communion on Saints, days At Trinity,
zea. regularity, Aud rarsake In short there IL no
oSd work going IN the Church but what he ID deep
) inserested IL and gives to it helping hand and
The eyes Of tho whole Church IN this country were
Ipon your late Convention Everybody hoped that
he result Of its action would be such ~ to lead to
larnony md peace within your borders aad put an
nd to strife and contention, md that the future Of
be Diocese raag be such to show the wisdom Of ia
hottie, aud everything in the future be to the glory Of
aod aud the good Of mankind
Let tho chulch1nen Of n1lnus giro to the Bishop
trengthen hn, lend him helping hand. and confu-
ion and ditcrder will et1se and peace and quiet will
e:Rn. lie Miil, under the guidance Of Diyine Ptuv-
eEca, cause the Church to lengtAen her cords aud
trecg!hc hsr stalks.
You will BY tbs leser thai incline strongly in
s:t asIv hut ai.e1 Isnberaton. a1riye .: M nj con-
Iustons alter cen<err3ng with many PERSONS hcre
'kose opportunities fer knowing and judging Of him
leace to 10 placed in human testimony, he is en-
ksuc:Ily the right man In the right place, hope
R9 10 S,t With s AI II paW n
ltnk the action ct yorr ste Convention will s1nd the
st Of talent aud Of time.
His election wxs not the result Of chance. am an
in the doctrine Of chance. beheve firmly
I'd unvavering1y in oTcsruling Providence, nads
anifest and working through human agencies in
Aud If Providence direct in the
fairs Of think 1t il manifest hera- Il 1t too
1uch to ray, that the out Of your difficulties
eegne in the council chamber Of the Almighty, and
Fery ballot stamped with the impress Of the
oily Ghost7
Excuse my long letter. thought could say all thnt
oud be necessary n single page, but have e1-
need it uncouscaculy to this great length Hoping
lis viii hud 3ou in The enjoyment Of health, an,
our old friend and o5esnenr servant,
J. n. BREWER. :