The New York herald., 1878-07-05
OBITUARY.
REV. JoHN powLINc. d. d.


Rev. John Dewling. d. D., the distinguished Bsp-
tist clergyman and author died quarter past six
O'Clock last evening in the New York State Homeo
pathc Asylum, to which ne committed a fsw
days since HIS death was psaoeiul though some
what sudden.
Dr. Dowling Englishman by birth. having
been born IN Sussex county, May II. 1907. He was
consequently NJ the time OF his death little over
seveniyone years s age. Al tho carly age OF seven
joined the Baptist Church In London, although
beiosgiBg to q stanch Church OF England family.
Two years later he began to teach Latin, and
upon coming OF age appointed Professor OF Lam
guages In . classical institute Subsequently he ss-
tsblshod school Oxford University, but In the
year 1882 gave Up for the purpose Of removing to
this country Tho year OF his arrival he ordained
clergyman Of tho Baptist Church, ana passed the
first four years OF hts stay en- this side the water IN
preaching In Catskil, N. Y, and Newport. In 1884
he received the degree OF A. M. from Brown Unvcr-
si.y His nrst visit to this city made in 1885, and
eight years later, after brei absence he received
Call the Bsrean Church, No. IS Downing street. OF
which the Rev. John Quincy Adams Is now pastor.
Dr. Dowiing had long been constan, writer tor vari
Gus periodicals, but in the year 1S46 his reputation
established ny the puo cation of his History OF
Romanism," which A. once achieved popularity. Not
long after the Transyvsna Universty conferred upon
nm the degree OF Doctor OF Divinity. From 1852 To
1856 no was IN charge o the SAMSON Street Church,
Philadcphia Dut returned at the latter dalo 10 tho
twelve. years, SO that that church is more closely
identified with mis- name than any other IN this
couulry. One OF The leading churches OF his do.
nomination in Newark, N. j., secured his
services for q number OF years, but tho
last church win which he was connected was he
South baptist Church, in West rwenty-hith street.
His retirement from active pastoral work occurred
about i've years ago. and since that time he has had
a comfortable county place in Now Jersey. He IS
understood 10 have been q man OF considerable
means, having achieved success botn by his pen and
In various real estate Transactions A few months
since. while on his way from Jersey CITY, where be
had been to deliver lecture, 10 this city. DR..
Doxling met with q fall, which subsequently
resulted in dernnCemeEi, uomistakable symptoms
Of the malady appearing on J1ne 10. On Saturday,
June 20, Mrs Dowling, who haa just returned from
visit Boston, telcgraphed to her son, Dr. John W.
Dowling of this city, who Immediately hGstened to
his iatlers sldo. Dr.. s. u. Tacott was Immediately
ulnmoncd, whom It was learned that the ola
gcbtlsman's mind WINS IN critical oondl-
ton. He was put IN charge OF Tho ply
sicIan. who persuaded him to 90 with him
10 the HomGopat thc. Insane Asylum, OF whicn he Is
superintendent DR.. Dowlings mania manifested It.
self inccssaDtiy but IN harmless form. Hc was
much pleased with the asylum, mistakiug IL for
hotel which he said ho had purchased for she benefit
Of the poor His decline In physical health was
gradual though rapid. The venerable clergyman
leaves numerous friends and quite large family 10
NOUN his loss.