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"In this spirit it was that he always dealt with us (boys) while we were thoughtless about religion. He first won us to confidence in himself, that through that, he might bring all the power of divine truth to bear upon us, And this he failed not to do as we grew older, making every occurrence in the town that was suited to produce religious impressions upon the mind, the basis of powerful exhortations in his frequent lectures to us. So that when we arrived at a suitable age to make a public confession of Christ, there was hardly one of my coëvals who did not make that confession in the rite of confirmation. And I believe it is owing, under God, to his faithful instruction of us, both be fore and after confirmation, and to the peculiar influence of his character, that I am now able to say, that of twelve or fifteen young men, confirmed with me, and of others confirmed soon after, nearly every one still remains faithful to his vows to God and grateful for the fidelity of our lamented friend. The fact that our communion-table is filled with young men to a larger extent than in any other place of which I have any knowledge, is the monument which he himself built to perpetuate his memory, more durable than the marble shaft, erected by the ladies of this congregation to mark the spot where his remains are deposited!" (P. 682.)

At the same result, with most tender, persuasive, and indomitable zeal did Dr. Bedell direct his efforts. When will the time come when all our clergy " will go and do likewise?"

But one aspect more of the character of our dear departed brother remains to be depicted; and it is one in which his image rises up before me, stamped with the meekness and gentleness of Christ, indeed, as was always the case; but surrounded with a halo of moral heroism, which, in my long life, I have seen equalled but twice, and exceeded never.

There was about Dr. Bedell neither by nature nor choice any thing of the partisan, and least of all in church matters. And yet by the force of circumstances, at the time of the highest party excitement of which I have ever been the witness, he stood forth as the chief and leader of a defeated party. It was soon after this defeat that I was called to Philadelphia.

At this distance of time, and under the changed aspects of that great Diocese, it would be a most unworthy and unchristian act, to endeavor to stir up buried strifes anew. And the task is a peculiarly delicate and difficult one to which I am addressing myself, whilst anxiously avoiding this, to give such a brief outline of the course of events, at that time, as shall impart to others some share of the admiration which I entertain of a delicate, retiring, and feeble man, roused by a sa

cred sense of duty to give a vote and to take a stand, which cost him a most heroic struggle.

The dominant party, in the first Pennsylvania Convention which I attended, were about to make a no very gentle use of their ascendency, by passing a new Constitution and Canons, which seemed to the defeated party likely long to perpetuate their inferiority. All that appeared before them was hopeless resistance, or very slight modifications; when a suggestion was thrown out, that perhaps if a united vote were given for the Constitution whose provisions seemed least objectionable, the majority might consent to defer the passage of the Canons, leaving them open to the mellowing influence of time. The suggestion, to be carried out, would require the previous assent of a large majority of both parties; and the effect would have been the breaking up of the then existing party lines; at least to a very considerable extent. On this very account it was favored by many, it seeming to them wholly inexpedient to perpetuate a rigid party organization, after the occasion of its array had passed by; indeed the impossibility of doing so, had already become evident. The attempt to bring about such concerted action was made, and, as might have been expected, was a total failure, and was not only well known, but explicitly declared to be so, before the meeting of Convention. And yet, when it did meet, all the advantages of concerted action having failed, so near was the defeated party to the edge of disorganization, that it soon became evident that it could no longer be kept together in the casting of a strictly party vote.

Almost first upon the list of those about to be called upon to record their ayes and noes upon the test question, I saw my admirable friend, midway the centre aisle of his own church, making his way slowly and calmly through the crowd, till he reached the Secretary's table, when turning to the large audience, already hushed and all alive with excitement, he drew himself up to his utmost height, as he was wont to do in the more impassioned portions of his sermons, and briefly gave the reasons for his vote, and pronounced his emphatic No. The firmness and the modesty combined, were inimitable, and produced a thrilling effect upon every beholder! The inexorable

party drill, however, of course, went forward. The strict organization of the opposition was broken up, and that new order of things was inaugurated, which, within twenty years, has completely changed the aspect and the relations of former parties.

Few of the great names of the strong men who figured in those stirring times, would now be found upon the pages of the Journal. Both of the Bishops gone, and Montgomery and Boyd, Weller and Bedell, and of the laity Merideth, Lowber, North, and Claxton, and scores of others whose images have left a less indelible impression upon my mind. Ah! how much more natural is it for me now to dwell upon the virtues and excellencies, than upon their faults and imperfections! How different was it then! Oh! what an evil and bitter thing party spirit is! When shall those who hope to drink of the new wine of the Kingdom together in perfect love and bliss, learn to drink of the Lord's cup together here, in perfect charity and peace?

KALORAMA, March 1st, 1859.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

England. The new Bishop of Bangor is the Ven. James Colquhon Campbell, M.A., Archdeacon of Llandaff, of Trinity College, Cambridge, and since 1844 Rector of the laborious and important parish of Merthyr Tydvil. According to the Church Journal, he is universally spoken of as an indefatigable and highly successful parish priest. The Record adds that he is fully master of the Welsh language, and is a zealous member of the Church Missionary, Bible, Jews', and Pastoral Aid Societies. The indications are that, in ecclesiastical matters, he will sympathize with the body of the Low Church Bishops, whom Lord Palmerston's ministry placed in office. In secular politics he is a tory.

Mr. Poole has commenced an appeal from the Archbishop of Canterbury's late decision affirming that of the Bishop of London. The appeal now goes to the Privy Council. There is little prospect of a reversal except on technical grounds.

The following is the conclusion of the judgment of Dr. Lushington: given as Assessor of the Archbishop of Canterbury:

"It is from a consideration of all these circumstances already commented upon, that a judge must extract what was alleged against Mr. Poole, and what was proved or admitted, and it appears to me the following will be a true statement: That when women who had sinned against the seventh commandment came or were sent to Mr. Poole for confession and absolution, he did, in the sacristy, at their own request, put certain questions to them respecting their violation of the seventh commandment, not in the gross language mentioned; but the questions were such as, in the opinion of the Bishop, would bring scandal on the Church. This, in my judgment, is a definite allegation admitted, save as to the opinion of the Bishop, by Mr. Poole to be true, and to be in fact represented by his advocates as a correct report of Mr. Poole's conduct, and defended by them as right and proper. It is, I think, impossible to read these papers and not come to the conclusion that Mr. Poole had ample opportunity to defend himself against this allegation. The question then for the consideration of his Grace the Archbishop, is narrowed to this single point, whether he is of opinion that the proved and admitted allegations afford, in the language of the statute, good and reasonable cause for the revocation of Mr. Poole's license. The advocates of that gentleman have contended that, by the laws of the Church respecting confession and absolution, he is justified in the course he has pursued, even if not absolutely required so to do. On the other hand, it is maintained in support of the revocation, that the course pursued by Mr. Poole is not necessary, but most dangerous, and likely to produce the most serious mischief to the cause of morality and religion; that if Mr. Poole be right, the whole body of the priests of the Church of England, down to VOL. VI.-39

the youngest, would have a right to follow his example; that such proceeding is not required or justified by the laws of the Church, but is contrary to its spirit and practice."

The Archbishop pronounced the following judgment: "With the able assistance of my learned assessor I have given the merits and circumstances of this appeal, my most serious and careful consideration. I am of opinion that the proved and admitted allegations afford, in the language of the statute, good and reasonable cause for the revocation of this license, and that the Lord Bishop of London has exercised a good and sound discretion in revoking the same. And I am further of opinion that the course pursued by the appellant is not in accordance with the rubric or doctrine of the Church of England, but most dangerous, and likely to produce most serious mischief to the cause of morality and religion."

The Bill legalizing marriage with a deceased wife's sister, was defeated in the House of Lords, 49 to 39.

The see of Glasgow and Galloway, vacated by the accepted resignation of Bishop Trower, has been filled by the election of the Dean of the Diocese, the Very Rev. W. S. Wilson, M.A., of Ayr. He received 10 votes; Bishop Eden, of Moray and Ross, 8; and four declined to vote.

THE SPECIAL SERVICES FOR THE WORKING CLASSES.-Exeter Hall was well filled yesterday evening. It is pleasing to observe that the copies of the Litany provided by the Special Services Committee, are almost universally used by the congregations. Among the gentlemen on the platform we observed Lord Henry Cholmondeley, Hon. A. Kinnaird, M.P., Admiral Sir Henry Hope, K. C.B., Sir Francis Goodricke, Dr. Crawford, Rev. Wm. Knight, M.A., Chaplain to the Lord Bishop of London, Rev. Wm. Blood, Rev. A. Hewitt, etc.

The Rev. Edmund Clay, minister of St. Margaret's, Brighton, preached from Colossians 1: 20: "Having made peace through the blood of his cross." He introduced his subject by referring to our Saviour's warning to Martha : "But one thing is needful." Appealing then to the consciences of his hearers, he showed that one thing which all felt to be needful was peace. He proceeded to set forth (1) The nature of this peace. It was a present possession, not something distant or future, but a blessing enjoyed now. "Being justified by faith, we have peace with God." It was a full peace, a satisfying peace, and an eternally enduring peace. He forcibly contrasted the uncertainty and evanescence of the world's peace with the sure and perpetual peace spoken of in the text, and further illustrated its nature by examples drawn from his own ministerial experience. He went on to show (2) The price and the procurer of this peace-explaining, in a clear and simple manner, the great doctrine of Christ's sacrificial atonement. Coming then to the application of his subject, the Rev. preacher pleaded earnestly with those of his hearers who were trifling with this peace. He next spoke in terms of counsel and encouragement to those who were desiring and longing for it, and he closed by addressing also those who now enjoy The congregation listened throughout with fixed attention. The

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