New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18

received some time ago from Or. Hall, who was
then staying at Buxton England. This letter
showed plainly that the venerable clergyman APP
precated the seriousness of ais condition and is SO
full OF interest that It is here reproduced In full.
Ii reads follows:
Ny dear Mr. Bonner; write this letter 70 you not
true friend but because do not know of any of the
elders of the church being now in the city. and
know that you are al nome AMI With part Of
whose interests you have close and iniuentiai con-
nectons have been at this place since my arrNal
In England on June II, and far az appetite Steep
and freedom from pain are Symptoms "h''
gained since coming here.
But the point which causes me anxiety not so
much regarding myself regarding the dear con-
grgation, my love for which has been stronger
than ever during this long time OF enforced mac
tion Is the physician whom my wife has truste" anu
who has examined me and prescribed FOR me pc
fore has been dealing with me as patient. He
agrees with the medical gentlemen In New-YorK
who ascribe1 my sickness to q disturbed state OK
the heart and is very decided in the opinion that
for me to proceed with preaching would endanger
life In reply TO my plea that have known OF
the irregular action OF the heart for many years
he urges that my advancing years change the po-
sltion and he quotes ministers whom he
warned as ne does me- who died in the pulpit
/ have now entered upon my seventeen year. ana
L cannot but fear 1hat were to attempt the
continuance of the entire work 1t would be labor
and sorrow not only to my friends and myself, but
to the congregation.
Why then do | write you? That you may un-
ders.and the situation; that you may talk conf
dentially over it with the elders and trustees as
Won have opportunity, and do what can be done 10
obtain a minister who would be the responsible
OCCUPANT OF the pastorate as | became when l
followed Or. Rice.
need not tell you dear Mr. Bonner. with how
uuch main / realize my position, not on my own
hut on of the many dear lflenuS
with whom | have been associated NY uaily
prayer has been that the c9ngresaon ignr o. o.
Jesus Christ, and have hoped that IN me pIoSut
Ing OF supplies some one might De heaF1 Oh "ho''
In All Likelihood ny wife and I will remain here
the greater part OF ms month ana y eg't 20 London
and 10 our kindred IN ireland. The Goctor aiinitS
heart. and 1 would not reach or give cut any de-
cision as TO my duty unt ire means 10Y ,b Ds'
I'm not Justified in making public my resignation
"a long as there . hoPe Of regaed me
blity and avail themselves of the opportunity Tor
In View OF the facts have tried to state thus, Il
viii be necessary to have supplies for the SAD
baths after my return.
| trust that all In your circle are well and nv
wife unites with me In love 10 those under your
roof and yourself - -
| have had the pleasure OF visit from my son.
who is regaining strength and who hopes TO come.
soon after us. 20 America. The contents OF TINS
letter you are at liberty to use In consuitati0n;
with church officers. but In the mean time II IL not
desirable to give publicity TO its statements
/ am. my dear Mr.. Bonner. with unchanged con-
adcnce and regard yours affectionately.
INV J. HALL.
MI Bonner said that In another letter received
few days later Dr. Hall had referred TO the Rev.
DR. Cornell OF London. az a good man to M me
pulpit of the Fifth Avenue presbyterian ChtrcA
On n sunday and by a strange coincidence Dr. CON-
nell who Is q London clergyman OF eminence - 20 -
nyaach at Or Halls church this morning. lie is
on hIs way 10 visit the Presbyterian missions IN
China and India
NJ Bonner said that no definite discussion OF DIT
Halls assistant or successor had been hai; az
had been agreed to await DR.. Hairs ARRIVAL III thlS
country.