The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-14

/ ot4oi III tilS Onlleu states ana common OIL
Canada, more than 600,Q 900 communicate
baptized believers. There are numerous con-
gregations in England and Australia and
Jamaica, with missions in Copenhagen, Den
mark; Paris France; ConstantinOple, and
elsewhere. Fourteen missionaries set sail
Tor India and the East from New York not
long since.
This people publish twelve or fifteen
weekly religious newspapers. large num-
Der or monthlles, quarterly Sunday school
papers, etc. Perhaps their leading pers in
this country are the Christian Standard, of
Cincinnati, and the Cristan Evangelist of
81 Louis. The Commonwealth is their lead
ing paper in England. In educational mat
tiers, this people have been enterprising as
IN other regards. In the United States they
have three universities Butler University,
at lrVlngton, Ind; Drake at Des Moines, Ia,
ana Kentucky University, at Lexington,
hy.l with large number of colleges, semin-
aries, orphan schools, etc. Hiram College,
Hiram, O.-at one time presided over by the
late President Garfield-is among the num-
Der. James A. Garfield lived and died in the
Fellowship and communion" of this church.
Bethany College is the oldest literary in
stltuuon OF this people. The college proper,
which succeeded the old Buffalo Academy,
was founded in 1910, and was presided over
by Mr., Campbell until his death in 1866.
The college has suffered several times by fire,
but the present buildings constitute an i'm
posing pile. The buildings stand on prom
lnence overlooking tn" village of Bethany,
and will accommodate 800 students Students
attend this college, not only from all par is of
the United States but from Europe, Austria
la, and other parts of the world. The
alumni now number $50, many of whom are
hiilnS places of responsibility and trust in
the learned professions. Since the death OF
Alexander Campbell, Bethany College has
been presided over by DR.. w K Pendleton,
gentleman of superior culture great learn
ing and large experience. The mantle OF the
hrst president of the college could have
fallen on no more worthy shoulders than
those of DR.. Pendleton. As a writer and
preacher he has but few equals and as pre-
siding officer no superior He took up the
work where the great founder of the school
left it, and has carried it forward successfully
during all these years.
But to return to Mr.. Campbell In the
winter of 1S29-30, he was q member of the
convention called by the State of Virginia to
amend her constitution. The convention met
in Richmond. He had for his associates such
men as ex-President James Madison, John
Randolph, of Roanoke, and Chief Justice
Marshall President Madison, in speaking
OF Mr.. Camphell's great abilities, as displayed
In the convention, said further: But it is
as theologian that Mr.. Campbell must be
known. 1t was my pleasure to hear him
very often as preacher of the gospel and
regard him as the ablest, most original and
powerful expounder of the Scriptures l ever
heard"
Mr.. Campbell made several tours of the
United States and Canada, preaching and
lecturing in the principal cities and towns
visited. Immense audiences almost invaria-
bly, greeted him-some of his hearers travel
ing many miles for the simple purpose of
seeing the man and listening to his words
He received many invitations to visit his
native country, and having a strong de
sire i'll that direction, he, III company with
Mr. Henshall, of Baltimore sailed from
New York for Liverpool in May, 1S47
He visited many of the principal cities and
places of interest in England Scotland and
Ireland, extending his tour to Paris on the
continent. His Letters from Europe" adj
dressed to his daughter Clarinda were writ
ten during this tour and had an extensive
reading on both sides of the Atlantic.
Mr.. Campbell was twice married-tbe sec
ond time i'll 1928. Fourteen children were
born to him from these two marriages. His
aged widow, Mrs. Selma II. Campbell, still
survives him, do TWO or three of her
children. All the rest have passed over the
river" Mrs Campbell is "A well-preserved
lady, physically and ally-cultured and
rehned-and although more than tourscore
years of age she recently prepared and had
published a large volume entitled Home
Life OF Alexander Campbell" The book is a
sweet and womanly tribute of affection to
the memory of her departed husband. 1t.
should have been stated that his father
Thomas Campbell. came early into the, feli-
gious movement in which his son played so
prominent part, and gave the ripened wis
dom OF his years to its furtherance He
died at Bethany, January 4, 1854, at an
advanced age Alexander Campbell's ven
Grafton of the Christian Sabbath the
Lords Day. as he was wont to cali it-made
it fitting day on which his eventful life
should close. On Lords Days" night, Just
before the clock struck the hour OF - March
t. 1866, he rested from his labors His re-
maIus were deposited in the family cemetry
not far from the family mansion, and of the
thousands who visit Bethany, the feet OF
many of them tread the well-beaten path
which leads to the grave of him who, though
dead, still liveth."
! Outside of the village limits, and about
one mile from the college stands Bethany
Mansion" the homestead of Mr.. Campbell.
1t is reached from the village by way OF pleas
Gntly-shaded country road or lane. The
mansion and other buildings occupy fine
site, and are surrounded with stately trees,
! shrubbery and flowers. The mansion is
| large and airy, and guests from ali parts of
| the world have enjoyed the hospitality which
| in a princely manner has been diSpen sed in
this historical dwelling. In this house Mr.
Campbell died.
The study of Mr. Campbell is a small, oc-
| tagonal-structure, quiet and secluded. 1t is
| lighted from the roof, there being no win
| dows In the walls In it books-numerous
and rare-are arranged on shelving. Here
Mr. Campbell prepared many OF his ess avs
his workshop 1t remains in nearly the same
| condition as when last occupied by him.
| Mrs oil