New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-05
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
I, w,v,srrR,s RECoLLECrIoNs.

A MINISTER'S RECOLLECrloNS.
RECORDS OF AN ACriyE LIFE; by w MEnks D""
n n l2uo. PIP 422. Thomas Wnit'aAe''
,ha v.,.r,hle clergyman who presents us IN TINS
.~,,nma tho recollectioas Of . long. jealous an"
hu.v life has been for a great many years ica"o'
q, what is known as the extreme evan9eica' parry
a. the Protestant Episcopal Chnrch. AS agent Oh
the American Sunday school Union. secretary anu
General agent of the Evangelical hnowiehge
Society. and corresponding secretary OF inc
American Church Missionary Association he mas
b,eo closely connected with movements OF con-
adorable controversial Importance, and he seems TO
have been always distinguished by frankness- an1
vi,or He writes however, in no contentious
mood He is seventy-six years OF ago; ne mas
retired from active service on account OF ph'sica
disabilities; aud in his peaceful repose MS mihu
saems 10 we'll mostly upon the brighter scenes Oh
hi, career lie speaks now and then Oh 'ho
sintolcrance" of High Crurchism; he says OF so"'o
of its practices: al have no respect ior'hen'' ho
symp.thy With them. | may even pity tho'e VINO
do them think them rather weak Dut IL tuey "'u
comfort or amusement in them. L say let theuh
h.v. ,hsn Rat if ttey attempt to practise their
fo,li shne,s on me- or to cram these things down my
throat tellin me they essential to true iaith
mr. sven good churchmanship, Their l say. away
with your nonsense wilt none of It," Stiii l'r'
DYER believes tn t the church is wide enough lot
this sort of thiu1 y; and aside from lew
momentary ebultions of impatience no writes OF
differences with his brethren in tolerant ana
gentle spirit -
Dr DYER was brought mp on farm in Vermont.
Like many other smart Yankee boys. ne h''eu
hmsslf for college principally by teaching school.
,,a ,yo,, 70 Bi.bop Chase's newly fouhded Kenyon
ColIere. Ohio. with no resources except pluck AMI
s5 IN money aud for long time he slept on
pi,nk with no other bedding than pair OF sheets.
During the latter part of his course at Kenyon he
hal charge of the preparatory school, aud was oo'n
s,nlsnt and member of the Faculty. The school
embraced many strapping young fellows w'oso
disorder, hai literally driven the last master 10
flight Mr.. Dyer had conflict with them on the
first morning and he gives the following account
oft:
Inst AZ the clock was striking walked into the
hall and took nv place the platform beside the
table There | stool with IA rnier Im NV hahu
waiting for the bell to stop ringing Ike moihene
on;pa n nnmber of the bows were at their desks,
bnt saw through side window about twenty Oh
the fellows marching two and two TO the uo0r. AS
they entered. led on by young stnuehI ii p..
Philadelphia | saw mischief was IN the wind; bnt
neither moved nor said anytime ss sna el ys oa
aForwarl march, and forward thoy came toward
tins pai form, each one having a kind OF walking
stick in his hand As they reached the front OF the
platform the leader called out " Shoulder arms! "
and up vent their sticks ike so many muskets
AS quick as lightning sprang from the pl;at.
form and sezng tie ringleaIer by the collar
brought my ruler down on MN win tremendous
force laundering ont at the same instant. Ground
arns!" In less than no time he was on his knees,
begging for mercy | gave him one or TWO cuhs,
he all the time bawling at the top OF his iungs;
The rebellion was ended. And as looked u?
WI, surprised to ind all the forces of the rebellion
dispersed, aud their leader and myself tho sole
pos SCISSORS of the field. The wooden arms all along
the passage way showed which way the foe had
fed. NV one prisoner SUNK away as quickly as
he could to his seat.
Edwin VI. Stanton one of the students IN AIT
Overs time AMI they became very good friends
Stanton was rather fond of a frolic. One OF his
escapades was borrowing Bishop Chase's best horse
without tho Bishops leave, and riding him will
great energy on an all-night expedition. In
condition of the animal next morning reused
most holy wrath in the episcopal bosom. The con
seauencies wouil probably have been disastrou
had not Mr. Dyer a lvised Stanton to make an i'm
msdiate avowal and apology. The Bishop wa
touched bv the young mans frankness and the
oience was readily forgiven. Mr.. Stanton Away
retained an affection for DR.. Dyer which d
manifested in many ways after he became ecretar
OF War; Once he invited the Doctor to spend da
with him aS the Department, TO see now CUISINES
was transacted there:
At9 O'clock the Secretary took me into the large
office where he met "A number of persons | thin
there were near hundred present seats wer
arranged on two sides and across one end OF TIL
large room. The Secretaiys desk was at one en-
of the room, standing on q platform from whic
this platform was taken, and seated IN chal
close by the Secretary.
When all was ready, the secretary arose an
stood by his desk, and one of the Orderes con
Inenced calling the names OF those who wei
present. As soon as name was called the perso
arose from his seat and the secretary prompt
asked what lie wished The answer often was, Il
wished -" to the Secretary 10 private" 10 thl
Mr.. Stanton would reply. = inns cannot 1e 40
write to such an one" naming the olicer. " an
state your case"
soldiers and civilians; and was surprised to 81
with what rapdity he DISPATCHED the v ,aII
some very comica and humorous.
An freshman amused very much He wante
o discharge. The Secretary asked for what reason
lie stammerei out some hmsy excuse
Z" Are You sickf" asked the Secretary.
Not exactly. your honor; but you see +
And can't they give YOU light work."
AYES, your honor; but they give me too much
IT," ... 4,
all i'm the room were in roar OF laughter. III
Secretary then raped sharply and said Pat, yo
heen here before Now go right back to yol
work and don't you show your face here again
hurry" IL
Mr.. Stanton in a stern voice, asked. And what
you want now You are here very often no
can you 50 Often eas s, he wss told to sstnrn
The UNDERGONE ers were sharply questioned. al
often reprimanded for being away from Il
regiment.
One touched me very much 1t was that
nm old woman very plainly dressed. When b
name was called sue with some difficulty aros
The Secretary at once sent an orderly to lead h
up TO his desk. She came with slow and totteriI
stems; and when she reached the desk, notice
how pale her face was. aad how feeble she q
peared. In the tentlest manner the Secretary too
her hand and said, Now. my good mother. tell Il
eli you want" 1t was a common story. Her b'
had been badly wounded and was likely TO d
lie was in a distant hospital. and she could not 4
to him without permit from the Secretary of Wa
After asking two or three questions he said
her. Now go to your lodgings and rest. 70