The New York herald., 1879-07-07


mencing as tollows:-
Onward. Christian soldier,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before.
Christ, the Royal Master
Loads against the foe
Forward into battle
See, His banners go
The ancient edificc was regarded with much curl
osity by the visitors It's style OF architecture
od-fashoned but richly upholstered box pews, the
mammoth sounding board. the tablet erected to the
memory OF Commodore Perry, hero of the Battle Of
Lake Erie, and the organ presented by Rev. DR..
George Berkeley Bishop OF Cloyne, to the church in
1733 closely scanned and commented on in
those low tones those who have been rclgiousy
educated instinctivey assume when convcrsing III a
house OF worship. The English crown which orna-
ments the organ.perhaps the only remaining :; en,
States-also attracted their attention.
SERVICES.
The opening exercises conducted by the rector
of the church, Rev. George j. Magill Before COM
mencing his discourse Chaplain Leonard on behalf
the officers OF the regiment, thanked the rector
and also the wardens for their kindness in extending
the use of the church. He then preached sermon.
taking for his text the seventh verse of the fourth
chapter of Paul's Epistle to the Giaiatians:
Nherefore thou servant but aud IL
then an heir of God through Christ
The idea which the chaplain desired to convey
that We. being through the redemption of Christ
freemen, sons and il sons heirs. Among the
requisites of sonship are the privileges of redemp
ton and increase. There were certain qualities we
m, st cultivate such development and increase.
chief among these being selt-discipline, self-con-
quest and sobermindedness. and on these points he
enlarged i'll very able and interesting manner.
and making his application in the following words
And how can be more personal or dlrec: than in
presenting this subject ana this privilege to in
the light OF the peculiar and especial position you
hold citizen soldiers and members or the National
Guard. Your very enlistment Of the evil
dences of your liberty of choice and freedom of
tion in this free land of The stand you have
taken as glad and willing keepers and guardians OF
the public interests and the public welfare is
another evidence of aSsonship that s'irs every
heart by it's special appeal to patriotism
and TO family or national pride. And a though it
he purely voluntary and entirely
disposal, yet when once sumed it entails ob.ga-
tions ana places limitations that you yourselves
best appreciate. The very elements that enter into
discipline and drill the soldier those that
form the basal principle OF well regulated man.
hood and correct Christian lite. These obe-
dienco to law and lawful command; the develop
ment of the highest social ana moral qualities, as
well as the development OF the ply steal IN an erect
help man TO conquer himself and by their tao
tical precseness enable him to cooly reflect
upon and regard the value of submissiveness
The soldier who appreciates the deep and grand
principle that underIes his profession of arms no
considers the exactness OF the martial science who
rules himself by the code that gives ana hears
order only to obey WILL by the application of these
very ideas and truths, make better man and a
better Christian as the result.
A TAINr IN AMERICAN LIFE.
The spirit of mlsrue and independence, of wilful-
ness and braggadocio, prevails too extensively i'll
our American life. 1t has tainted the sweeter foun-
tain society; it has entered into and poisoned
life has been sensibly affected by it, We need
therefore, the disciplinary medium OF our military
service; 1t is counterirritant and counteractant;
it is calculated to keep us up to higher
plane of obligation and appreciation 1t will make
of us repeat. better citizens better men and noDcr
Christians representatives OF this active and acting
principle.
the house OF God for consecrated worship on this
holy day. Let prove true to that by which are
governed and by that which we govern ourselves,
not only an organization. but as individuals. Let
put personal practice these of discipline
and OF life-approving ourselves not only here
where the friendly eyes OF strangers and generous
not only at our distant metropolitan homes,
where those who love stimulate pride
and sustain prestige; but. superior to all such mo-
tives. let us act well our parts us soldiers of the
army of one who is King over kings and God Of
gods; whose pleasure 1t IS for true man to faith
luly obey and whose will it is the duty of true
man to ascertain and love, because We are no moro
servants since His precious blood hath redeemed
us but we are sons-ycs heirs of God, through
rHE coScLusIox OF THE MATTER.
The reverend gentleman concluded his sermon by
by self-conquest, by sober-mindcdness. may wo
hope to grow in grace and in the nurture and ad-
monition OF the Lord. thus. beloved have l en-
deavored to show you what are the possibilities
and opportunities OF our sonship az freemen in the
eternal kingdom OF the Lord. the helps to which L
have only given you few. Let us pray the more
diligently and earnestly for light, that so we may
not grope about in darkness, seeking vany or pass
ing the assistance extended but so let us labor
let us turn and discipline ourselves and our higher
nature here below that lose not the rewards and
joys and realization of the Just made perfect IN
Father.
After the services the regiment was dismissed until
halt tour O'Clock this afternoon, though quite
numDer remained to attend the regular church SER
vice.
REaIMESrAL NOTES
1t speaks well for the healthftlness OF the camp
that there has not been man in hospital since tho
regiment arrived There have been few minor
sickness, but these were promptly attended to by
Major smith, the surgeon.
Al Fort Adams tomorrow afternoon there will be
n rifle match between a team Of picked marksmen of
al Al AM "A tps
Artillery stationed at that place.
At two o'clock the same afternoon there will be a
review at the tort rendered Colonel Ward by General
Vogdes the commandant This is compliment
which Is rarely extended by army officers TO militia
regiments After the review a reception will be ten
dcred the officers OF the Twenty third by the officers
ut the tort.
fraternity have been invited to- visit St. Pauls Lodge
tomorrow evening at the regular communication of
that lodge.
Witnessed by several thousand visitors. many of
whom were ladies'.
Philip II. Briggs, Assistant Inspector General of
the state Militia OF New YORK, and William II. Muir
ply. Adjutant of the Twelfth regiment of New York,
who arrived here this morning, were present at the
review.
ton the camp ground last evening OF his famous
balloon Arrow, which success In every particu
lar and the novelty watched with great interest
over one thousand Chinese lanterns were lighted
in camp last night. Company fired of set piece
on the edge the Cliffs the design being the reg-
mental badge with The letter 'E' at the bottom. 1t
was SIX feet square. Company also had a fine
display.
The chaplain was called upon to ofiiciate at Trinity
Church this afternoon. number of the men of
the Twenty y-third were present.
General Burnside who reviews the regiment Tues
day will receive great attention.
A reception will be given In the Ocean House par
lors tomorrow evening by the Twenty-third regi-
nient their Newport friends. There will be dane.
ing from eightto eleven, with music by the regimen