New-York tribune., 1879-03-26
FEATURES OF THE SECOND DAY.
Mr.. TAIMAGR's RETIREMENT PROM THE CHRIsTIA


FEATURES OF THE SECOND DAY.
Mr.. TAIMAGR's RETIREMENT PROM THE CHRISTIAN
AT woRK-THH DEFENDANTS MANNEE.
The second DAYS proceedings were witnessed by
an audience fully a. large and no less interested
than thnt which gathered on the opening day. The
available seats were all flied before the Noder-
ator raped for Order and the aisles were soon
equally crowded. Ladies formed a large proper
tion of the audience and the patience of those who
remained standing during the entire three hours
session caused much comment. Mr. Talmages
associate counsel, the Rev. Mr. Millard. who Is
connected with the New-YoIk Port Society, was the
first of tho counsel to enter. Major b. Il. CorWin,
who appears to be an attorney in his pastors
case, sat at the same table, and frequently rem
dered assistance TO MCssrs. Spear and MIllard. Dr
Van Dyke occupied the same seat as on the previous
day. near the prosecutors table opposite him were
Mrs TalmaCe with Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. IeDney, and
near by were several leading members of the Tab
ernacle he Rev. Drs. Hugh Smith Carpenter and
T. Z. Ingerson and the Rev. j. Hyatt Smith were
in the pews assigned to tie PresbyteTy. Among
the other clergymen present were Z. = ROBINSON
DID; Nevin Woodside. Z. p. ThwInG, A. S. Graves,
Gil Thompson, A. C. Bowdisb l. Simmons. Rich
ard T. Field, Daniel o. Ferris, and the Rev. Dr. L.
KempShall, Of Elizabeth, n. J.
During the ModeratOrs opening prayer, DR.. Van
Dyke rose and remained standing. Nh. Ialmages
Here" in response to his name when the roll was
called by tine Rev. j. Milton Greene, the clerk, was
in the deep tone which he usually employs IN sud
den and rapid utterance. When Ma. Crosby arose
TO read his opening address, Mr.. Talmage lost his
appearance of indifference and gave close attention.
part of the time taking notes HIS face was pale
but at times he smiled. especially when his trans
actions with Mr. Hathaway and tho kilograms to
his nephew were discussed. The interest OF the
NJ el.t' = nfi
dress was intense DIR. Cuyler, whose hearing Is de-
fective sat with one hand uplifted TO his ear III
order not to miss a single word.
As soon "a the roll had been called and the min
utes read DR.. Spear was his feet with PROPOSE
ton that each specification should be tried III regu-
lar order by both prosecution and defence. Tho
defence was willing accede to this as far as pos l.
bic but Mr. Crosby stated that in certain cases such
al order Of procedure could not ne carried out The
reading by MIR. Greene of the letter signed by the
SIX witnesses summoned by the prosecution WhO
refused TO respond was received win applause,
mingled with Kisses. MT. Crosby moved that,
second citation be served upon the witnesses. In
doing 50 le SAID, with a smile, that he was an un-
willing prosecution. General laughter cnsued, ana
lady sitting nearly behind Alr. Crosby shook her
head vigorously 4 he laughter and confusion caused
the Rev A'r. Halsey TO threaten that he would call
for clearing of the house. whcreupOn MI. crosby
insisted that loud laughter should not be permitted.
That" said the Moderator, viii depend upon
the degree of mirthfuiness excited by the counsel
This caused suppressed laughter III all parts OF the
church. IL was decided to cite these witnesses a
second time. -
Mr.. CrJsby's opening address reviewed the speclh-
cations in detail and set forth the points winch the
prosecution propose TO prove. When he mad fln-
She'd two witnesses. Robert Waugh and l.. Reinlug-
ton were examined in reference to Mr. allnage'S
retirement from lie Christian at HOJ6. Mr. waugh
was formerly ACKNOWLEDGMENT III the COMPOSING
room OF that paper, ana Mr. Remington was presl-
Dent of the ASSOCIATION which owned II. During The
examination the members Of the Prosecuting Com
mIttee were frequently interrupted by d. Spear
and his associate who insisted that leading ques-
tons should not be asked. The examination OF Dir
Remington was not finished when the hour OF adj
ON arrived,