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A Mistory
of the
Parish of Trinity Church
in the City of Mew Dork N. Y.
Compiled by order of the Corporation
and Edited by Morgan Dir, S.T.D., D.C.L. Aintb Rector
Dart TU pt. 4
The Close of the Rectorsbip of Dr. bobart and the IRector= sbip of Dr. Berrian
new Dork 6. D. Putnam's Sons The Knickerbocker Bress 1906
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Of this Letter=press Edition 750 Copies bave been printed for Sale
G.P. Putnam's Sons
The Reve William Berrin, D.O. Sappointed Rector October 11th, 1830. Died November 7th, 1862.
COPYRIGHT, 1906 BY G. P. PUTNAM'S SONS
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The Knickerbocker Press, Rew Dork
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CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
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HOBART CORRESPONDENCE. PART VII .- FROM HIS RETURN FROM EUROPE TO MARCH, 1827 . Letter from the Rev. Seth Hart Welcoming the Bishop back to his Diocese-The Ringing of Church Bells; Letter from Bishop Hobart- Letter from Bishop Croes Acknowledging Generosity of Trinity Corpo- ration-From Thomas Bold Announcing Despatch of a Gift of Books from England -- From the Rev. H. H. Norris and Serjeant Sellon on the Bishop's Sermon Preached on his Return from Europe-From Miss Norris to the Rev. Dr. Lowndes-From Bishop Hobart to the Rev. H. H. Norris-From Serjeant Sellon-From the Rev. H. U. Onder- donk on the Criticism in the Theological Quarterly Review of the Bishop's Sermon-Bishop Hobart's Letter of Introduction for Mr. J. Fenimore Cooper-Steamboat Travel in 1826-Letter from the Rev. Jasper Adams on the Presidency of Geneva College-From the Rev. Evan M. Johnson on his Having Requested the Masons to Lay the Corner-stone of his Chapel in Brooklyn-From the Rev. Henri Pene- veyre on Ecclesiastical Affairs in Switzerland-From the Rev. Alonzo Potter Introducing his Brother Horatio-From the Rev. Samuel F. Jarvis on a Gift of Books from England for the Seminary and the Duty Levied on them-From Bishop Skinner Acknowledging Gift of Books from Bishop Hobart - From Mr. Francis S. Key on Church Matters - From Bishop Bowen and the Rev. William Meade on the Proposed Changes in the Prayer-Book - The Merging of the Two Prayer-Book Societies and Letter from Mr. William E. Dunscomb -- Invitation from the Vestry of St. Paul's, Detroit, to Bishop Hobart to Hold a Confirmation in their Church, and Letter from the Rev. Richard F. Cadle.
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HOBART CORRESPONDENCE. PART VIII .- FROM MAY, 1827, TO
HIS DEATH . Letter from the Rev. Dr. Beach-From Colonel Troup on St. John's Park-The Rev. John L. Blake on The American Pulpit of the Pro- testant Episcopal Church in the United States-The Rev. C. Griffin Re- questing Information on New York Church Affairs before and after the Revolution-The Rev. Edward K. Fowler on the Omission of the Ante- Communion Service-Dr. J. Smyth Rogers on Ministrations to Scat- tered Church Families-Bishop Inglis-The Rev. H. U. Onderdonk on his Successor at Brooklyn - And on the Successor to Dr. Peneveyre at the Church du St. Esprit - Correspondence with the Bishops of Nova Scotia and Quebec on the Status of the American Clergy - The Rev. Horatio Potter - The Rev. G. W. Doane-The Rev. B. T. Onderdonk -On the Church at Corlear's Hook-Bishop Hobart on the General Sunday-School Union-Letter from the Rev. W. R. Whittingham on the Sunday-School Union - Bishop Hobart to the Rev. H. H. Norris- From the Rev. Dr. Lacey on The Clergyman's Companion-From Mr. Floyd Smith on the Establishment of the Protestant Episcopal Press -The Rev. J. Adams on his Resignation of the Presidency of Geneva College-Mr. Trowbridge on the Consecration of St. Paul's Church, De- troit-Commodore Chauncey on the Launching of the Fair field-Dr. MacNeven on the Emmet Monument-The Rev. L. P. Bayard Asking for an Orthodox Trinity Church Surplice - Mr. L. Huntington Young on the Homiletic Monthly-The Rev. John Hopkins on his Election to St. Stephen's Church, New York-Bishop Hobart Declines an Invitation to a Public Dinner at Tammany Hall-Thomas Swords on the Estab- lishment of the Protestant Episcopal Press-The Rev. Eleazar Williams on his Work among the Oneidas - Messrs. T. and J. Swords on the Un- fair Rivalry of the Episcopal Press-Bishop Brownell on his Tour of the Southwest-The Rev. J. C. Rudd on the Name of the Church- On Geneva College, and on the Coming Visit of the Bishop to Rochester -Daniel W. Kissam on Sad Plight of Church at Hurtington-Last Let- ter from the Rev. L. S. Ives to the Bishop.
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CHAPTER III.
LAST DAYS AND DEATH OF BISHOP HOBART
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Bishop Hobart Visits Auburn-Holds a Confirmation-Is Taken Seri- ously Ill-Dies September 12th-Account of Last Moments by the Rev. Dr. Rudd-Account of the Funeral -Bishop Onderdonk Preaches the Funeral Sermon-Action Taken by the Vestry-Letters of Condolence from Various Bodies-Annuities Granted by the Corporation to the Bishop's Widow-Letter of Acknowledgment Received from the Bishop's Family-Monument Erected to the Bishop's Memory-Incident at His Funeral-Verses Suggested by the Funeral-Tributes from Bishop White; Rev. Dr. Berrian; Rev. Dr. Schroeder Rev. Dr. Wainwright; Dr. Matthews; Governor King; Bishop Coxe-Summary of Bishop Hobart's Character and Influence-Conclusion.
CHAPTER IV.
WILLIAM BERRIAN, EIGHTH RECTOR . . · Mourning for Bishop Hobart-Election of Dr. Onderdonk as Bishop. and of Dr. Berrian as Rector-The Induction-Separation of the Bishop- ric from the Rectorship-State of the Church in the City of New York- Action of the Vestry in Providing for Bishop Hobart's Widow and Family-And in Regard to the Episcopal Fund-Consecration of Dr. Onderdonk-Appointment of Mr. Whittingham as Preacher at Trinity Church-His Former Career-Election of Henry Anthon as Assistant Minister - Establishment of Sunday-schools - Memorial from Pew- Holders of St. John's Chapel-Their Request for a Settled Clergyman over Each Church-Letter of Colonel Graham in Connection There- with-Action of the Vestry.
CHAPTER V.
THE PARISH AND THE CITY .
Death of President Monroe-The Funeral-Organization of the New York Mission Society-The Church of the Holy Evangelists-Grant Made by Trinity Parish to the Mission Society-Interments in Church- yards of Trinity and St. Paul's Forbidden-Finances of the Corporation-
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Resolution as to Confining Aid to Churches on Manhattan Island Only -Oratorios Held in Churches-Condition of Church Music-Sunday- schools - Lectures and Methods of Teaching- Dr. Berrian's Views -The Cholera in New York-Bishop of New York's Pastoral-Church Observance of the Fourth of July-Fast Day Appointed by the Munici- pality-The Rector's Action Thereon-Meeting of General Convention of 1832-The Ohio Case-Action of House of Bishops-Consecration of Four Bishops in St. Paul's Chapel-The Erection of Monument to Bishop Hobart-Payment to the Sculptor-Proposal to Build a New Church near Hudson Street Cemetery-Repairs to the Organ in Trinity Church -Cutting of a Street through Trinity Churchyard-Remonstrance of the Vestry.
CHAPTER VI.
THE SYSTEM OF THE PARISH AND ITS DIFFICULTIES
Remarks on the System of the Parish - Formation of the Education So- ciety of the Parish of Trinity Church-Its Organization-Memorial from St. John's Sunday-school - Reply of the Rector- Assignment of the Assistant Ministers over Different Sunday-schools - Dr. Schroeder's Scheme of Lessons-Committee Appointed to Consider the State of the Church in Trinity Parish-Relation of the Parish to the Episcopate- Action of the Vestry toward the Endowment of the Episcopal Fund- Petition from St. Jude's Church, Peoria-Aid to Geneva College-Dr. Anthon Offers his Resignation-Memorials from Pew-holders of St. Paul's and St. John's Chapels-Report of the Committee on the State of the Church-The Bishop Relieved from all Parochial Duties-Assign- ment of Assistant Ministers to Separate Chapels-Standing Resolution as to Manner of Electing Assistant Ministers-Election of Dr. Wainwright -Assignment of the Different Assistants to the Several Chapels-Order of Precedence among Assistant Ministers Defined-Duties of the Rector -Objections of Dr. Anthon to New Regulations-The Rector's Report on them-Declination of Dr. Wainwright-Election of the Rev. Ed- ward Young Higbee as Assistant Minister -- Collection of Materials for the History of the Church in America-Grant to Dr. Hawks as His- toriographer.
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CHAPTER VII.
PARISH ACTIVITIES .
The Question of the Residence of the Bishop-Action of the Vestry Thereon-Election of the Rev. James T. Johnston to Succeed Dr. Anthon as Assistant Minister- He Declines - Election of Dr. Wain- wright-His Acceptance-The Use of Churches to Hold College Ex- ercises in Condemned-Report of Committee on Qualifications of Elec- tors of Wardens and Vestrymen-Committee on Supplies and Repairs Appointed-Allowance for House Rent Granted to Assistant Ministers -Repairs on St. John's Chapel-Contract for New Organ-State of Church Music in the Parish-Grant to Dr. Schroeder-The Need of a Rural Cemetery-The Division of the Diocese-Purchase of an Epis- copal Residence-Repairs to Roof of Trinity Church-Resolution in Regard to Interments-Report of Committee on Music-Precedence of Senior Presbyter-Action of Vestry-Letter of the Rector to Dr. Schroeder-Dr. Schroeder's Reply-Correspondence Laid before the Vestry-Resignation of Dr. Schroeder Accepted by the Vestry.
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CHAPTER VIII.
PAROCHIAL MATTERS . '205
Dr. Hodges Appointed Organist-Repairs to Roof of Trinity Church -Erection of Houses for the Assistant Clergy- Congregation of St. Paul's Chapel Memorializes Vestry to be Set Off as a Separate Parish -Memorial Presented to the Vestry-Referred to a Special Commit- tee-Who Report Adversely to the Memorialists-Schroeder Contro- versy Closed-Unstable Condition of Trinity Church-Repairs Ordered -Plans for a New Building Accepted - Mr. Richard Upjohn Ap- pointed Architect.
CHAPTER IX.
RECTORIAL RIGHTS AND OTHER MATTERS . · The Rector's Right to the Distribution of the Communion Alms-His Report Thereon -Claim on Certain Market Sites-The New Organ for Trinity Church-Recital in St. John's Chapel-Establishment of a Classi-
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cal School Proposed-Episcopal Fund and Action of the Vestry Thereon -Journey of Dr. Berrian to Santa Cruz-Election of Dr. Wainwright as Temporary Assistant Rector-Act of the Legislature to Validate Actions of the Vestry in Rector's Absence-Return of the Rector-Resignation of Dr. Wainwright as Temporary Assistant Rector- The Instruction of Students of the General Theological Seminary in Music-Report on the Poor Fund and the Assistant Ministers Considered-Canon LII. and its Meaning - Letter of Thanks from Mr. John Henry Hobart-Laying of the Corner-stone of the New Trinity Church.
CHAPTER X.
GROWTH AND INFLUENCE OF THE PARISH . 231
Recurrence of the Question of the Bishop's Salary - Remarks on the Outlook-The General Convention of 1841-The Archives of the Diocese of New York Cared for by the Vestry-St. John's Park-Resignation of William Johnson as Comptroller-Election of W. H. Harison-Paint- ings and Portraits Belonging to the Corporation-The Action of the Vestry in Regard to a Rural Cemetery-Purchase of the Cemetery at 155th Street-Improvements in Church Music under Dr. Hodges-Es- tablishment of Musical Scholarships-Repairs on St. Paul's Chapel- New Organ for Trinity Church - Memorial from St. John's Chapel for its Erection into a Separate Parish-Petition Refused by Vestry-Judge Furman's Report on the Bogardus Claims-Party Feeling in the Diocese -Ordination of Arthur Cary-Stormy Scene in the Diocesan Convention.
CHAPTER XI.
252 LIFE OF THE PARISH SYMBOLIZED BY ERECTION OF NEW CHURCH Death of Thomas Ludlow Ogden-Neglected Condition of Monuments in Trinity Churchyard-The Site for the Bishop Hobart Monument- The Monuments and the Tablets in the Old Church and their Position in the New-Stained-Glass Windows-Cross Adopted as Finial to Spire of New Church-Chimes for the New Tower-Music for Trinity School -Memorial of the City Mission Society for Assistance-Grant Given- Memorial from St. George's Church for Endowment-Proposal to Place
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Wilmington College under Control of Vestry Declined-Ordinance for Election of Wardens and Vestrymen-Building of the New Church- Aims and Expectations-Committee Appointed on Plan for Daily Ser- vices in the New Church - Their Report - Views of the Rector-Dr. Hodges Appointed Organist of Trinity Church, and Henry W. Greatorex of St. Paul's Chapel-Arrangements for Consecration of New Church- Rules for Conduct of the Services in the New Church Considered- Appointment of Cornelius R. Duffie as Deacon-Presentation to the Bishop of Michigan-Attack on the Corporation - Pamphlet by "Lay Delegate "-Meetings in New York-Memorial to the State Legislature -Committee Appointed by Vestry to Take Action on the Memorial- Prepares " A Remonstrance to the Legislature"-Which is Printed- "A Reply to the Remonstrance " - "An Answer to the Reply" - Petition to the Legislature against the Memorial Signed by Members of Trinity Parish-The Legislature Decides against the Memorialists - Resolution of Senate Calling for a Return of all the Property of Trinity Corporation-The Vestry Comply.
CHAPTER XII.
CONSECRATION OF THE NEW CHURCH . . 273
Preparations for the Consecration of the New Church-Invitations to the Clergy-Protest from Nine Clergymen-The Consecration Service-Re- port of the Committee on Arrangements - Committee on Pews in New Church Appointed.
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THE EVER-WIDENING INFLUENCE OF TRINITY PARISH · 285
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St. John's Chapel for College Commencement Refused-Alms Boxes Ordered to be Placed in each Chapel-William Dunlap Appointed Keeper of Trinity Cemetery-Monument to Captain Lawrence Ordered to be Repaired-Monument Changed from its Former Site-Design of Monu- ment-Rev. Martin P. Parks Elected an Assistant Minister-His Ac- ceptance-Report of Committee on the Erection of the New Church Presented-Leave of Absence Granted to Dr. Higbee-Fresh Agitation for Repeal of Act of 1814-Action of Vestry-Memorial Against Repeal by Vestry - Remonstrance and Memorial Presented to Assembly- Summary of Memorial-Assembly Rejects the Petition of the Remon- strants-Request of St. Andrew's Church, Harlem, for Erection of a Chapel in Connection with it-Report of Committee on Church Exten- sion-Application of the New York Protestant Episcopal School - Reservation of Lots near Hudson Street for Chapel and Cemetery- Calvary Church- Altar Presented to it by Vestry - Death of Mrs. Hobart-Annuity Continued to her Daughter - Publication of Dr. Berrian's Sketch-Its Purpose.
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CHAPTER XIV.
THE PARISH, THE CITY, AND THE STATE . · 302
Danger Threatening the Parish-Application from Geneva College - Withdrawal of State Aid-Application from St. George the Martyr for Sanction to Exchange Certain Lots on Reade Street for Plot on Fifth Avenue-Application of Dr. McVickar for Aid in Erection of Chapel on Governor's Island-Annual Appropriation Granted-Loan to Con- gregations of Holy Evangelists and Church of the Epiphany Saves these Churches-Right of Congregations to Erect Separate Parishes Examined into by Dr. Berrian-His Report-Albany Street Extension Brought Up Again-Letter of Thanks to Vestry from Mrs. Lawrence for Completion of Monument to Memory of her Husband-First Anniversary of Con- secration of New Church-The Choral School of St. John's Chapel- Bogardus Suit Decided in Favor of Trinity Corporation-Communion Plate Belonging to Parish-Establishment of Parish of The Interces-
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sion, near Trinity Cemetery-General Convention of 1847-Sermon by Bishop Hopkins-Discontinuance of Mission Chapel in Tea Salesrooms -Appointment of the Rev. Sullivan H. Weston as Deacon-Financial Condition of Parish-Report of Rector on Strength of Parish-Resolu- tion Presented by General Dix.
CHAPTER XV.
RELATIONS OF TRINITY CHURCH TO OTHER CITY CHURCHES . 328
Vestry Agree to Transference of Lot on Fifth Avenue to St. George the Martyr for Erection of a Hospital-Request for an Advance from the Rector of St. George the Martyr to Enable him to Collect Funds in England-Resignation of Rev. Cornelius R. Duffie-Parish of St. John Baptist Organized -- Endowment of Geneva College Granted by Vestry -- Leave of Absence Granted to Dr. Wainwright-The Passing of the Parish Clerk-Donation Granted to the Late Clerk-Grant to Church of the Intercession-Sermons of Dr. Barclay Presented by Dr. Ducachet to Vestry-Report of Committee on Church Extension-Review of the Negotiations with St. George's Church-Agreement Reached with the Vestry of Trinity Church-Use of Old St. George's Granted to Church of Holy Evangelists-Leave of Absence Granted to Dr. Parks-Memo- rial from Calvary Church to be Incorporated as a Chapel of Trinity Church -Conferences Held-Approval at First of the Plan by Dr. Berrian, who Afterwards Withdraws his Approval to it-Petition of Cal- vary Church Declined-Purchase of Lots on Twenty-fifth Street Author- ized-Appointment of Messrs. Walter and Bristow as Organists-Ap- plication for Permission to Build on St. Paul's Churchyard Refused- Death of Dr. Ogilby-Destruction by Fire of St. Thomas's Church- Friendly Offices of Trinity Parish.
CHAPTER XVI.
TRINITY CHURCH AND THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION . The Jubilee in 1851 of the S. P. G .- Letter from the Archbishop of Canterbury - Reply from Diocese of New York-Committee Appointed by Trinity to Take Action - Resolutions and Address of Vestry Sent to the Venerable Society-Commemoration Service in Trinity Church-
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Sermon by Dr. McVickar-Special Offering by the Parish-Suggeston by Bishop Hopkins for a Pan-Anglican Council-Reply of the S. P. G .- Invitation from Archbishop of Canterbury to American Church to Send a Delegation to England for the Concluding Jubilee Services-Informal Meeting of House of Bishops-Dr. Wainwright Selected to Represent American Church-Leave of Absence and Donation Granted by Vestry - Presentation by Bishop De Lancey of Portrait of Caleb Heathcote - Arrangements for Transfer of St. George's Chapel to Congregation of the Holy Evangelists-Application from St. George's Chapel for Certain Repairs Granted by Vestry-Portrait of Bishop Provoost Presented to Corporation-Resignation of General Laight as Warden - Plans for Chapel on Twenty-fifth Street Considered-Financial Condition of Parish-Resolutions as to Building Chapel on Twenty-fifth Street- Plans and Specifications for New Chapel Adopted-First Public Service of Church Choral Society-Death of General Laight and Adam Tred- well-Increase of Clerical Staff Considered-Petition of Geneva College for Modification in Terms of Endowment Considered and Granted --- Election of Dr. Creighton as Bishop of New York-His Declination- William Augustus Muhlenberg-His Plans for a Hospital-Site on Fifth Avenue Belonging to St. George the Martyr Transferred with Consent of Trinity Parish to the New St. Luke's Hospital-Conditions of Transfer.
CHAPTER XVII.
EDUCATIONAL AND MATTERS AFFECTING THE CHURCH AT LARGE Appeal of Bishop Strachan to American Churchmen on Behalf of Trinity College, Toronto-Donation by Trinity Parish-Donation by Corpora- tion to Nashotah-Sale of Church of the Holy Evangelists and Its Site Approved of by Vestry-Extension of Albany Street Again Defeated- Erection of Monument to the Revolutionary Patriots-Diocesan Con- vention of 1852-Election of Dr. Wainwright as Provisional Bishop- His Consecration-Sermon by Bishop of New Hampshire-Sermon by Bishop Fulford-Another Assistant Minister to be Appointed-Election of Rev. Morgan Dix as Assistant Minister - He Declines Election- Claim of Christopher C. Kiersted as an Anneke Jans Heir Dismissed by
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Supreme Court-Dr. and Mrs. Berrian Go Abroad-Death and Funeral of Dr. Parks-The General Convention of 1853-Delegation from S. P. G .- Admission of California as a Diocese-Deposition of Bishop Ives- Consecration of Dr. Atkinson as Bishop of North Carolina, and Dr. Davis as Bishop of South Carolina-Office of Registrar to Convention -Consecration of Dr. Kip as Bishop of California.
CHAPTER XVIII.
FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS MATTERS
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Resignation of Mr. Harison as Comptroller - Revival of the Scheme for the Extension of Albany Street-Opposition of the Vestry-Sermon by Mr. Weston-Extension Stopped by Municipality-The Anneke Jans Claims Again-Action by Rutgers B. Miller-Action by Christopher Kiersted-Action by A. Lozier-Report Requested by the Assembly of the Financial Condition of Trinity Parish-Report Furnished by the Vestry-Spiritual Destitution of Lower Part of the City-Resolutions Offered by General Dix- Queries Propounded by the Vestry to the Rector-The Rector's Detailed Reply to Them-Reorganization of the Clerical Staff in 1855.
CHAPTER XIX.
DIOCESAN MATTERS · · 399
Administration of Bishop Wainwright-His Death-Funeral Services -Sermon by Dr. Higbee-Resolutions Adopted by the Vestry-Con- vention of the Diocese-Sermon by Dr. McVickar-Election of Dr. Horatio Potter as Provisional Bishop - Consecration of Dr. Potter- Action of the Vestry Looking to the Support of the Bishop-Action of Legislature in Regard to Trinity Corporation-Reply of the Vestry- Resolutions Regarding Assistant Ministers-Their Election-And Re- muneration-Assignment of Assistant Ministers to the Various Chapels -Election of Messrs. Hobart, Eaton, and Haight as Assistant Ministers -Also of the Rev. William Henry Odenheimer-Nominations Made for
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an Additional Assistant Minister-Preparations for Consecration of Trinity Chapel-Letter from the Bishop of Fredericton Expressing Regret at Inability to Preach Sermon at Consecration-Its Consecration -Sermon by Bishop Potter-The Music-Sermon by Dr. Berrian.
CHAPTER XX.
RAPID EXTENSION OF PARISH WORK
Renewal of the Attack upon the Church-Action of the Vestry-Election of Dr. Vinton as Assistant Minister - Resignation of Dr. Tuckerman as Organist-Assignment of the Assistant Ministers-Election of the Rev. Dr. Frederick Ogilby, the Rev. John F. Young, and the Rev. Morgan Dix as Assistant Ministers-Organization of Work in the Several Churches- Convention of 1855-Dr. Berrian Publishes Facts Against Fancy-Rapid Extension of Parish Work-Offer of the Rev. Mr. Howland Declined- Resignation of Mr. William H. Harison-St. John's Park ; Proposal to Sell to United States Government-Report of Dr. Berrian on the Con- dition and Work of the Parish.
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ATTACKS ON THE CORPORATION .
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Meeting of the Senate Committee on the Property of Trinity Corporation -Examination of Witnesses-Testimony of Various Clergy against Trinity Corporation-Report of the Senate Committee-Hearing before the Senate-Committee Amends its Report-Substitute Bill Offered- And Passed - Opening of St. John's Chapel after its Restoration - Memorial to the Revolutionary Soldiers in Trinity Churchyard-Address by Dr. Vinton on the Opening of Albany Street.
CHAPTER XXII.
CONCLUSION OF DR. BERRIAN'S RECTORSHIP
The Atlantic Cable Laid-Service in Trinity Church-Sermon by the Bishop of New Jersey-Death of Dr. Hodges-Report of Special Com- mittee on Finance - Nomination of Rev. Morgan Dix to Assistant
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Rectorship-Memorial of the Assistant Clergy to the Vestry Urging that Action on the Nomination be Deferred-Election of Mr. Dix- His Acceptance-One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Trinity School -Fiftieth Anniversary of the Ordination to the Diaconate of Dr. Berrian -Sermon by Dr. Berrian-Visit of the Prince of Wales - Trinity Choir Surpliced-Attendance of the Prince of Wales at Service in Trinity Church -Interference of Dr. Vinton in the Prearranged Plans for that Service- Remonstrance from the Committee of Arrangements Presented to the Vestry-Completion of Schoolhouse of Trinity Chapel-Death of Dr. Berrian-Funeral Services-Sermon by Mr. Dix-Accession of Morgan Dix as Ninth Rector of Trinity Church.
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I .- REMARKS ON THE MONUMENT TO BISHOP HOBART SCULP-
'TURED BY BALL HUGHES · . · 485 , · .
. 488 II .- RESOLUTIONS ON THE DUTIES AND PRECEDENCE OF AS- SISTANT MINISTERS . III .- SKETCH OF THE REV. EDWARD YOUNG HIGBEE, D.D. 492
IV .- SKETCH OF THE REV. HENRY ANTHON, D.D. 494
V .- LETTER FROM COLONEL GREEN GIVING DETAILS ABOUT THE REV. DR. JOHNSTON . . .
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VI .- MEMORIAL TO SET APART THE CONGREGATION OF ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL AS AN INDEPENDENT PARISH · 502
VII. - THE ACT OF 1841 . . 509
VIII .- BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE CONTROVERSY AND ATTACK UPON
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