The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-28

The name of DR.. Newman, Just elected a
Methodist Bishop by the general conference
| assembled in New York, is as well known
outside as, within the limits of the religious
body of which he hasslong been distin-
guished ornament. The friend of Gen.
| Grant, the Christian minister who received
him into the church and who presided at
the religious services held over his remains,
| before their removal from Mount Nc
Gregor, is an American public man in a
broader and more comprehensive sense
than the mere clergyman, however eminent.
| Moreover, DR.. Newman is Republican of
| Republicans, and, as an uncompromising
party man, the object of widespread admit
ration and detraction. He has served his
country with ability in various capacities
and it is probable that the elevation of
| "Parson" Newman to the rank of Bishop
in his church will be regarded with general
approval ThoseNwho differ from him po-
| litically, at least admire the strength and
| tenacity with which he holds and maintains
| his opinions.
Bishop Newman is native of New York
State, born in 1926. After receiving his
preparatory education at Cazen0via Semi
nary, he pursued the study of theology
with ardor, and was in due time admitted
to the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. His popularity was of rapid
growth, and his successive appointments
were among the best in several conferences
While in charge Of the Metropolitan Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, Washington, Dr.
Newman became warm friend of Prcsi-
dent Grant. The affectionate intimacy of
the two gentlemen was maintained TO The
end Of the great soldiers life.
From 1869 to 1874 DR.. Newman was
Chaplain Of the United States Senate.
Later Grant made him Inspector of Consul
ates, an office created for the purpose In
this capacity be spent two years abroad,
extending his trip through Palestine When
he returned he resumed ministerial work in
his own denomination, but on the resigna-
ton of DIR. Davis. of the Madison Avenue
Congregational church, New York, con-
$40, 600, with fees. perhaps amounting 10 as
much again. An unhappy dispute in the
church resulted in DIR. Newman's resigna-
tfon. Ia; 20 80
Before the neregationalists Of Madison
Avenue church had settled the question as
to whether or not, theyitbught to have
Methodist pastor DIR Newman went TO Cal
ifornia, where be provoked much criticism
by making an extravagant eulogy on a lad
OF 16, the only child of Ex-Governor now
SENATOR Stanford, of California who died
in March, 1884 9The doctor is said TO have
received $40, 900, for thisliscourse from the
father of the deceased youth After his
return from California to the East, DR..
Newman preached in Methodist churches
here and there for while he then re-
ceived regular appointment, and when
elected Bishop was pastor Of the Metropoli-
tan church at Washington.
DR.. Newman Is an effective but hardly
polished speaker, and his ordinary dis
courses evidence les preparation than
man of smaller ability but less confidence
would give them. The judicious nearer is
apt TO think when he listens 70 him, that If
Dir. Newman thought more of his audience
and less of himself be would preach better
With his pen, under the restraints Of au-
thorship, this able man is more worthy of
himself, and his varied and comprehensive
information appears adyantageously in his
books.