The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-12
IN THE TABERNACLE
An Eloquent Tribute Paid Talmage on
His Jubilee.

Federal Constitution.
Rrooklyn, n. Y, May 1.-THE Brook
Ivn Tabernacle was crowded to its utmost
canacitv tonight at the continuance of
the celebration of the Rev. T. Dewitt
TaImage's silver jubilee in honor of the
completion of the twenty-ffth year of his
pastorate. The proceedings on this occa-
sion were of a national and international
character, and were presided over by
Cen. B. f. Tracy, ex-Secretary of the
Navy. Gen. Tracy, in his Introductory
address. spoke of the great work that
had been accomplished by DIR. Talmage.
Ex-senator William NJ Evarts was the
next speaker. His remarks were brief.
LETTERS AND TELEGRAMs.
Az the conclusion of the ex-senator's
address. number of letters and tele-
Grams we're read A cablegram from
Herbert Gladstone, son of the eX-premier,
stated that the latter was somewhat out
of health, but sent his best wishes 20 DR..
Tlmage.
Other cablegrams of congratulation
were read from the arch-deacon of Lon
don, Canon Wilberforce, THAN Dundson
and Prof Simpson, of Edinburgh
letter from the Earl of. Aber-
deem, Governor General of Can
ada offered congratulations. Mes
sages were received from United States
Senator Sherman, William Walter,
Phelps, Gov. OFerrall of Virginia, Gov.
Osborne of Wyoming, United States
Senator Carey, James Markham of Cali
foruia. Gov Northen of Georgia, Gov.
Lewellyn of Kansas, United States
Senator Villas, Gov Mckinley of Ohio
Gen. Schofeld, Seth Low and John
Wanamaker.
SENATOR wALsH's SPEECH.
At the conclusion of the reading of the
kilograms, Congressman G. H. Hendrix
made congratuatory address. Among
the others who spoke was United States
Senator Walsh, of Georgia, who said
! appear before this vast audience tonight
in response to the invitation OF the commit
tee on arrangements having in charge the ma
De Witt Falmage, ID. d., Ill. D., in honor
of the completion of the twenty-hfh year Of
his Brooklyn tabernacle pastorate.
Representing in part the state Of Georgia
in the United States Senate, il is fitting that
the voice Of her people should be heard in
cOmmendatl0n OF man whose labors have
been devoted 10 the gospel Of peace and good
will
TALMAGEs FAMILY IN GEORGIA
Il There are ties OF affinity hat bind the dis
tinguished divine whom VIC are assembled to
honor on his silver jubilee, to the people of
Georgia. His uncle Rev. Samuel X. Tai
4 mage. pastor Of the First Presbyterian
church in Augusta. and was subsequently
president Of the OglethOrpe university. near
MlIedgewIle He married in Georgia, and
departed this life nearly thirty years ago |
me positions TO which he was called in his
church and in the cause of education bespoke
bis piety and his learning. For two genera
tons the name OF Talmage has been re-
spected and hOnOred by the people of Gerg1a. !
Kew T. Dewitt Talmage has devoted his
NE 10 the cause Of God and humanity. he
has been not only hearer, but doer of the
WORD, When the south was Frustrated by the |
utsoation OF war. when her homes were de-
sToyed. her lands and industries wasted !
when her sons and daughters were weeping |
lo1 lhe loved and lost, when despair wrung !
81 The hearts of her people his voice was heard |
FL appealing to the viCtors for Justice to the van !
S 4ushed and from that day to this he has |
preached the gospel OF peace, fraternity, lib. |
81 eF.y and equality.
GEoRGTA's CONGRATULATIONS
In behalf of the people of Georgia. I extend |
FL 10 new L, Dewitt Ialmage their congratula- |
lions on the 25th anniversary of his pastorate |
q the brooklyn tabernacle. During his long |
s. Ee, ne has gone about doing good He has |
initiated his master in carrying out his pre- |
cepts.
Blessed with a splendid PHYSIQUE and |
tOousI health, gifted with "A strong intellect, |
marvellous memory and searching analy- |
sls' ms eOquence comes forth with spon-
t@"tgy ana power that his thoughts may |
oT 2dN 10 breathe and his words to burn.
ms ministry IS not confined TO the United |
S,eleS HIS name has gone abroad through.
w, ru' ule civilized world. In the pulpit, on the
tosTuh ana IN the press he has been heard |
ron and read after by millions OF people
mAo nave been spiritually uplifted by his
SiS1nlg HIS countrymen admire him for
u.S splendid gifts. They admire him for the
example Of his noble life We, of the
SouIh honor him for his loving the sections
bi bbiiso peace. His love of country was one of
ntS SeIohgest virtues. It is aboVe party and |
II fr WV section. Like the father of his coun-
n oyi ne is patriot, deprecatng the passions
wa TaC WeJuClees of partisan politics and al
May wa.S contending for a united people and a
united country
TALMAGE's BENEvoLENCE.
c,nr. Dr Talmoges benevolence has not been
6,r.neu 10 ms own country. Wherever |
I1lloALy Is suffering his heart goes out in
cyId5S'Hy TO the afflicted of all races and all
e>t A. A., ne would succor the heathen in dens-
d To,,i iiNiIita as he fed the poor in Russia. He
I'M, ''" Clojhe the naked ana lift up the suffer
6eanse ana =, oppressed in every land
ciriyg5 ite,g5 as the great apostle of
at cr, aIo religious liberty, that ali men are
tlo tliVu i1oiildres lres ana equal and are entitled TO
nrrsHtt HHttue4aple rights ofNlife, liberty and the
tEISalil OF happiness. The fathers Of the
In, ,V'u republic were inspired by the sub |
p.rnns,aa aa'p!ratlons and the most patriotic
M 9o'oN that God ever planted in the
matt ana hearts of men. The govern
cn,,. tuey founded on this continent was
~" ny ne hlOO0 OF heroes ana martyrs. |
VINO rules the destinies of nations will |
est We IL until the end of time as the grand
gor"r(ue Velnent and most perfect form OF
und,l lii4ent ever wrought by human agencies
uuoer divine guidance
RIGHT OF WORSHIP
orf a. lhe law and prophets in the spiritual
"an d, are embraced In the divine precept that
t6at ,t.lSS therefore, whatsoever you would
tFsT" "teu should do to you, do you also to
uD5ar, ana so in the political constitution
errII HF UHlF democratic form of government
arc6rr iti.llIeh has the right to worship God
Of 0'lR tc his conscience. The constitution
gre., country demands that con
h. snail make no law respect
4 pr5bnaaH1, establishment of religion or
aoTriafio!iung the free exercise thereof. or
1re.. 1...- Ing ,uE the freedom of speech or OF the
asso5,,9 9L Ihe right OF the people to peaceahly
areira,ie ana TO petition the goyernmen for
the ms OF grievances" This is the law and
hi, rUpue!s Tor your guidance as citizens of
aDts CpuDnc and whether they be Protest
Of 4slnoHc, jew, or profess any other form
rigbtg e, I1ey should be protected in their
Ii vi clVil and religious liberty.
ther,. iouhders OF this republic received for
p.rgoot YES and their descendants the most
Of lorIn OF government. This is n land
the s,,y' Justice, law and order. Neither in
shorIiI iI,{e nor in the federal government
accoLr' 'usre be intolerance or prescription on
cug-H " race, religion or politics Every