New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-07
DIR. NE WMAN TO RESIGN.
A MEETING TO BE HELD TOMORROW.


SPECULATION AS TO THE oUTCOME-THE CHURCH
URGED TO BE PRESENT.
An atmosphere of expectancy pervaded Dr.
Newman's church yesterday morning. Curiosity as to
what the preacher would say and what Dr. Rannoys.
adherens would do, now that the critical time had come
drew unusually largo audience to the church DIT
Newman occupied bis usual place In the chair at his left
stranger, who at first caused much scrutiny and
whispered inquiry The people treasured by learn
ing that tho newcomer neither new pastor nor a
detective ia citizens clothes, but simply reverend
brother from the Methodist Conference At the cOnclu
sion Of the whte-hared man assembled to the
pl tfOrm and with embarrassment read a notice
that a meeting OF the church would be held next
Tuesday evening to discuss the question OF
the pastOrate. The call for the meeting was
signed by secretary OF the board OF trustees the
OF the church. and several members OF the church
society,"" The reader Of the call Smith, clerk Of
the church.
Before the Of surprise had subsidized DR.. New
man arose and said The meeting viii be OF great In
pOrtanco with reference to troubles and hope you
will all be there. Important action tho matter will
be taken"
At the close of tho service Dr. Newman retired TO his
study, whittier no followed by his anxious and
curious friends
"what do wou purpose to at the meeting Tues
day evening 2" asked
have received" replied the Doctor, he lit cigar
"a
q certain person relating to the action OF that
ecclesiastical body, the recent church council,
and containing proposition for installation. The
communication perfectly respectful and proper.
don't care to state whom It until the meeting
No. it not from Dr. Ranney. purpose on Tuesday
night to give respectful and definite answer 10 the
same"
and your answer viii be- suggested a TRIBUNE ro-
porter
"why, sir, shall present my resignation tothe church."
responded the pastor gazing around his parishioncr
"And you expect the church to accept tf" inquired
sceptic2l person at DR.. Newnans elbow.
"That is for the future to decide"
at is an extremely unfortunate action" said Deacon
Cummings, as no walked down the aisle of the CHURCH
What do but open old sores 1t not judcIous;
for their own counsel dsapprOyed such meeting. OF
course It is plain what will be done They will have
packed meeting, and shall be present simply to pro-
test"
DE- Ranney turned meditatively 10 his office easy chair
when the reporter asked him his view of the deve-
Opments. Legally considered" he said there Is moth
ing at all in them. How can DR. Newman resign when
he has nothing to resign fIomi We hold that his
necOn with the church discontinued March 81.
Aside from this, the meetngs entirely irregular The
State law prescribes that fifteen days notice must be
given for suon meeting, and that such announcement
must be made two successive Sundays from the pulpit
they will be quite unauthorized in carrying
state law prescribes that any person who shall have
contributed toward the expenses OF the church Is
this way who have attended the church for years
and held pew. In spite OF ali this, however
want harmony and propose 10 act in Christian spirit
II Newman is conscientious and III earnest shall meet
him in the same spirit"
"What action 10 you propose taking then1" inquired
the reporter
n you will call in this evening. may be able 10 give
you important information, replied DR. Ranney In the
evening he said II have not been able 10 men,
nothing IL s useless to predict any
thing, for action will be materially influenced by
convictions to DR.. Newmans sincerity In this
move"
Trustee Hopkins and various other members Of tho
anNewman party gathered In Dr. Rdnneys office little
later the evening and discussed tue projected meeting
IL is evident said OF the party, "that this Is Dies
perato move the part of Dr. Newman's adhereats
They have given up the Injunction PLAN for Mr.. Hop
kins member Of the board of trustees, aud Ia ready
fight IL in court. Recent developments make them
think that their last chance lies In tho church society
The plan probably H. hear the resign alton and
by vote OF the society to receive It, extend again the
cell OF the society 10 DR.. Newman"
DR.. Newman preached in the evening In the Bedford
Street Methodist Episcopal Church the Trials and
Triumphs OF Jesus" He said that seabnog alton was
the grandest achievement and the most difficult OF the
human mind. He drew sketch OF the clergyman whose
chief incentive desire the praise aud
added, He Is a fool is caught by popular applause
lie is the true minister who pays Difference public de-
nuncatiOn when is deserved, but moves 10 the dis
charge of his duty without beng disturbed by popular
clamOr. Alas! how many men have gone down because
O their selshnesa leading them TO regard public opinion
than the dictates OF conscience"