New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-06

AT THE OLD LOG COLLEGE.
COMMUNICATING THE FOUNDING OF
PkINCEToNS FoRERUNNER
PRESIDENT HARRISON. POSTMASTER GENERAL
wANAMAKER AND GOVERNOR BEAVER
ADDRESSING q. 900 PEOPLE ON THE
GLoRIEs OF THE PREsBYTE.
RIAN CIIIrPnu
RAN CHURCH.

GLoRIES OF THE PREsBYTE-
RIAN CHURCH
Log College Grounds, Penn, Sept 5-The Old Log
Coese celebration under the auspices of the Prebytery
oi Philadelphia, North, was held today on the old
lehnent farm. near Hartsvillc Bucks County, where
The college was originally located The farm is about
twenty miles from Philadelphia The exercises of the
uay are pally commemorative OF the founding of tho
Presbyterian Church in tho United States. The Log
college was established in 1926 by william Tennent
ana honrShed until 174e. In 1746 Princeton Coleg
was Rounded and t may be said that the latter spTang
up nom tho primitive college established by Ten
nent. When today's celebration first talked OF,
PRESIDENT Harrison promised TO attend; and he has
Kept mat promise by coming here to-day, accompanied
py Pos'masterGeneral Wanamaker Mrs. Harrison, the
RcV Dr. J. w. Scott and Private Secretary Halford Tho
Presidents party spent last night at Mr.. Wanamakers
contry home in Jenhintown. Early this morning
they started for the place whero the exercises
hcld driven IN Carriages over the old York road
distance OF about eight miles The farmhouses fences
nnd trees along the route profusely decorated
with flags ard bunting; the entire eight miles Of
Ioa" "ele lined with people, and cheering was
frequent.
Tents had been erected on the Tcnnent farm, and
an immense crowd from the surrounding country and
Phrsdelphia with prominent Presbyterian clergymen
nom all over the country were present At IL go
the services of the day opened by the reading of
verso Of Scripture by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Beggs Of
tho Falls of schuylklll, Philadelphia. Then followed
prayer by the Rev. L. W. Eckaul, of Abingdon,
Penn, 10 whose energetic work the success of to-
days celebration due. At IL 80 the President,
leaning on the arm of Mr.. Wanamaker entered tho
large tent and received most enthusiastic welcome
They wcIo followed by others of the party, and all
TOOK front seats on the raised platform.
rs soon as the party were seated, the first paper
OF the day was read by the Rev. D. X. Turner, of
Harsvie, Penn, descriptive Of the founding of the
Log College and the useful career of its founder.
Mr.. Turner was followed by the Rev. Dr. Il. NJ. Pat
terson. of Philadelphia Editor of Tho Trsbyerian,7
who delivered address on Log College Evangel Sis"
President Patton, Of Princeton College, was unable
20 be present owing to the death of his SON. but the
Rev Dr. Murray dean of Princeton College, delivered
spirited address in his place. Next came the Rev.
Dr. Richard Mcllwanc, president of Hampton sgd
ney College, Virginia. who read paper on Influence
Of the Log College in the SOUTH At the close OF
this address President Harrison introduced. The
whole assembage, which at this time number %, 900
or more, and repeatedly cheered the President
as he came TO the front of the platform When tho
applause subsidized that he could be heard the Presi
dent spoke 70 lows:
Ny Friends: 1 have had illustrated here to-day one OF
the conspicuous trails OF tho esby terln Church Moth
ing you, short OF a robust embodiment Of the
doctrine Of the Pcrs OF tho Saints IN the person OF
distinguished brother who prsiIe' these exercises
could have the difficulties which seemed be in
the way Of my meeting with you to-day have had also
illustrated regret say, another talt which 1 have
observed IN the astca world thln onc0 and
very much T. my comfort, AMI which thought woull
be absent here. Ana must trace It, suppose 70 the
responsible never, at any time, promised
10 make address here to-day. (Llughtcr) 1 have
JuIorzed no one to say (Laughtr) Indeed among
th9ss dinful e-euIaeacol wh ca como = the President
OF tie United States and which have been graphically
nnI forolby alluded 20 by DR.. Murray there IS
Of
upon the platform or az banquet table gentlemen
who manuscripts IN their pockets. Haughter)
It Is altogether unfair and expected here in this great
meeting Of my Presbyterian brethren more hosptabe
treatment. (Applause) Any yet have pleasure in be-
ing here for every Impulse OF honorable pride which srs
your heart mne L am glad TO stand here at the
OF a great movement. have seen the Mississippi
River pouring It's great torrent into the Gulf and
opening way inland for the enormous commeree and
glad stand few years ago, where Gaatin, JeneF-
and Madison started the Missouri on its great course
the And realize that here this spot about
which, this immediate neghbJrhood there are gathered
many historical Incidents celebrate not victory
In war great impulses born of God, that
VIII do His until the world shall cease to move (Ap-
pause.)
stand dumb before thought OF what the great day
will reveal as the fruit of this modest but pious and
geous effort in the institution OF the lay col
lege-the wholesome ount faith. Only the eye Of God
follow those tender and mperce9tibe haments OF
influence that touch our lives. II It could be
revealed to-day, how many IN thlS great
gathered sections Of our country, would be
able 10 trace the silver thread by which they had been
drawn into the Church OF God continuing the original
and multiplying influences Of the efforts that were begun
here IL is pleasant 10 believe that that which Is hidden
to our ewes will some day be known, and that will be
able better TO realize that these men wrought for God and
for mankind.
do not want unduly to exat the Presbyterian Church
and vet think historians who have been untouched
BY the pa.al,y OF membership and who have been writ
that "A "A
pGcently characterized by hulness to God and liberty
(Applause) II have supposed that 1t was not
progressive church. that its creed was hard et Us not
forget that there are the development OF affairs
both secular and spiritual when the rock must be opposed
by the sword Let us not forget that we nave
been progressive toward the TRUTH and not in that modern
that recognizes progress unless IL Is Iree from
the landmarks OF revealed truth Steadastness IS our
Characteristic. enemies have called 1t obstinacy
Even that word Characteristic has It's occasions
and It's services We to-day, as
church. in the most aiectonate lello"snP
with all who revere the great doctrines OF the
Christian faith and practise them. Applause) Inc
great period of poemca AMI acrimonious ece.eastca
discussion had s day and It's II we are now come
into day when essentials have been magnihe1 anu nom
essentials have b their proper subordinate pace
let Us rejoice for an reunited effort OF those VINO
up mankind and, while stiH loving the church
the that deslgna5s tine regiment 70 Whcn We Dc
Tong rejoice for the light that has been sneu II
t faults with It did our regiment Ii ' Bed'
strie. Under ono coHIhon O'4Ai', o." - -,
the Scripture Gods VIII, and claim ana give lalF
liberty Of interpretations
Let me most kindly you for this most coral ana
brohery greeting. wish that this day may Close
under auspices as pleasant has openel Let al carry
away this occasion instructive lessons Wnch you
have heard from tho manuscip1s, that shall b. fun OF
brohery cheer.
At the close OF the Presidents address there was
scene of wild excitement for five minutes. men ana
women cheering and waving handkerchlefs' and ID
other ways demonstrating their approval OF the Chiei
rvecrtlve,s sentiments The singing of the hymn
Nearer. NY Cod TO Thec.7 closed the morning eX-
ercses The Presidential party were then escofted 10
syecla tent where bountlful luncheon was soeau.
The luncheon was entirely Informal. and at It's close
rho President and Mrs Harrison entered their car
rage and started back TO Jenklntown. Presldeht
Harrison will return TO Washington tomorrow, leaving
there or Monday for Deer Park. Mrs Harrison VIII
remain the guest Of Mrs. Wanamaker untl Monday