The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-03
GI.ENDENNINGS REVOLT.

HE TAKES POSSESSION OF THE PULPIT-wHoLH-
SALE SECESSION OF THE TRUsTEEs-cHARoRs
OF HEREsY.
The curiosity seekers who helped 60 I'LL the seats
in the Prospect Avenue Church. Jersey City, yes
terday, were disappointed In one respect.
state OF siege was maintained. although the pre-
caution Of placing policeman from the Third
precinct at the door OF the church was unneces-
sary. Mr.. Gendenning boldly assembled the pulpit
and conducted the exercises as cooy aud ear
nesty as II some OF the stirring events OF the past
year in the neighborhood OF that church were
only dreams He had many hearers but as far az
the trustees and elders OF the church were con-
cerned he spoke to empty benches Elder Howell
was not there, neither was Elder Dunn. the latter
sailed for Europe on Saturday In company with
another member OF the church, Mr.. Brown. Mr..
Howell learning that the deposed pastor would
persist in occupying the pulpit IN open defiance to
the PresDytery. resolved to stay away. so did
another venerable pioneer OF the Presbyterian
Churcn, Mr.. John Gordon. SO did the organist,
Mr.. Hellerman. SO did Mr. Jewell. The only
prominent members OF the church present were
Messrs HaliowelI and Dean. An outbreak had
been anticipated, and many stayed away rather
than become spectators OF such a scene. Bat
there was no attempt at violence 0ae OF the
young ladies OF the choir occupied the seat so long
filled by poor Mary Pomeroy, but the music FUR
nlsned painful contrast to that OF the previous
sunday. There WAS no spirit, DO enthusiasm.
Mr.. Glendennlng preacned frOn the First
Eplstle OF Paul TO the Corinthians seventh chap
ter and twenty-lourth verse-"Bretaren, let
every man, wherein he Is called, therein aode with
God.n me great feature oil ms discourse was its
abundance OF rhetoric. lie laid down the proposl.
ton that IN every station OF life wherein man Is
placed ne should pursue mis- calling without re-
plnlng ana without frultless aspirations after
some other calling which IN the eyes OF the world
Is esteemed great Greatness does not consist Of
nne surroundings. man should pursue his call
ing. aud IN dong so remember that ne is 10 abide
with God, despite difficulties OF every Kind 9nd
even persecution.
The speaker was very fluent, and scorned the
ala OF notes during tue sermon. No reference
whatever was made 10 he troubles of the churcn.
The pulpit was nankeu by large bouquets OF cnoce
nOwels. A HERALD reporter called nc the resi-
dence or Mr.. Howell, VINO seemed 10 feel keenly
the new turn events have taken. He said he
could not attend the church WINE Mr.. Glenden-
ming occupied the pulpit, Tor his presence would
be an Endorsement ~ this Migrant defiance OF
the authority OF the Church. tie nad been entrap-
ped the previous SABBATH INTO atiendlng, but mat
could not he repeated. Ii Mr.. Glendenning desires
TO remain in tue pulpit he cannot 90 50 within
the Church just now unless ny open rebellion. II
he sets up pulpit elsewhere nobody mad
right TO object. The Church ielt his loss
keeny, as ne was both talented and ropu
lar out they could not reinstate him til
Inc judgment OF the Presbvtery should be re.
Versed. "ln any caSe.v continued MIR. Howell, II
aon't think we could relnsiate hin, for some OF
his doctrlnal opinions lately uttered verf IN.
sound. 1his Is "A serious matter ana must be met.
For instance ne dOuOts the doctrine OF eternal
punishment aud lnclines 10 tue Roman Catholic
doctrine OF purgatorY or q middle state IN the
world. VINO ever heard before OF Presby tef iau
questioning the doctrine OF eternal punishment Yf
From the arilt OF Mr.. uoweifs remark NJ Is clear
that dissolution OF the cnurcn Is inevitable un.
less the governing power OF tue cnurcn + exer.
cIsed speedily and nrmT, not on,y against Mr..
Gendenning nus the iaymen VINO encourage and
sustain him IN his defiance OF the constituted au-
;horlty oil tue Presbyterian denomination.