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G. du Bois, p. t. Praes. - Lib. B. 151.
CHURCH OF NEW YORK.
A Third Minister.
New York, Jan. 21, 1742.
Great Consistory held. After calling on God's name, the President stated that the Ruling Consistory at its last meeting, had resolved to submit to the Great Consistory, as it now did, whether they did not agree with them, that it was highly useful to think of devising means to call another minister from Holland. The Great Consistory were unanimously of this opinion, so much so, that a subscription for the purpose was begun in the meeting. - Lib. B. 151.
New York, Jan. 25, 1742.
Consistory held of Elders, Deacons and Church Masters. The proposal, under which each voluntary subscriber should state the sum he promises for the yearly support of another minister, was read, considered, and unanimously approved. And it was deter- mined that the appointed persons should, with this draft, urge the congregation to a voluntary subscription.
- Lib. B. 151.
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ACTS OF THE CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.
Rev. Arondeus.
1742, Jan. 30th. Art. 6. This Art., remains in statu. xii. 22.
Weis.
Art. 12. The case of Rev. Weis remains in statu. xii. 23.
DUTCH CHURCH OF NEW YORK.
New York, Feb. 18, 1742.
After calling on God's name, Consistory held, of ministers, Elders, Deacons and Church Masters.
1. Those members of the Consistory who had obtained sub- scriptions for the call of a third minister, handed in their lists, making about two hundred pounds, New York money. There- upon
2. The Consistory judged the amount enough to warrant the Call.
3. Further, unanimously Resolved, That domine Du Bois pre- pare the draught of the Power of Call, and Instructions, accord- ing to the aim of Consistory; and that the same be addressed to two ministers and two merchants, without naming who these are - that being deferred until the proposed draught is presented.
Copy of the Heading under which Subscriptions were made for the Call of a Third Minister from Holland.
Be it known hereby, that the Dutch Reformed Consistory, with those who had been before in office, did, on the 21st of January, 1741-2, at New York, Resolve, for the benefit of their congrega- tion, in view of the infirmity of their two ministers, to call from Holland another fit and orthodox minister, according to the Con- stitution of the church: He shall, for his regular service, preach twice a week, either both times on Sunday, or once on Sunday and once during the week, as the Consistory from time to time think proper. He shall receive a yearly salary of one hundred and
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twenty five pounds, with seven pounds ten shillings for firewood, and twenty five pounds for house rent, all New York money. And inasmuch as for the salary of a third minister there is need of a separate subscription, besides the present subscription for the two ministers, Du Bois and Boel, until the time when one of the three may die, in which event, the separate subscription for a third minister shall cease and determine; and the salaries of the two surviving ones shall be provided for in the same manner as at present: therefore, it is thought proper to propose this pre- cise limitation to each one who is asked to subscribe for such a third minister from Holland.
This being stated as above, to the undersigned, we promise, each for himself, on the conditions named, for the salary of such a minister, from year to year, what is hereinunder written by our hands. And as soon as the so-called minister shall arrive, we will pay the full half of our subscriptions; and thereafter, every three months, so long as this subscription, according to the conditions named, holds good, we will pay promptly, the one fourth of such subscription, to the said Consistory then in office, or to their order.
-Lib. B. 151-3.
DUTCH CHURCH OF NEW YORK.
New York, March 11, 1742.
After calling on God's name, the Consistory heard domine Du Bois of a "Power to Call " a third minister - domine Boel being President, and giving his advice thereon.
1. Resolved, That the " Power to Call " be entrusted to two ministers and two merchants, of whom domines Du Bois and Boel will each name one minister. Domine Du Bois then named domine Leonard Beels, a minister at Amsterdam, (although known to be sick), and domine Petrus Couwenburg Du Bois, minister at Leyden, and requested his Consistory to choose one of these. They chose domine Petrus Du Bois. Domine Boel
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then named Theodorus Van Schelluyne, minister at Amsterdam. The Consistory then named Messrs. Pedro de Wolff and Levinus Clarkson, merchants at Amsterdam.
2. It was also Resolved, That toward the expenses of the Call, the sum of sixty pounds ($150.) New York money be sent to Hol- land; and on the arrival of the minister here, there shall be paid him the sum of ninety pounds ($225.) with the abatement of whatever portion of the sixty pounds he may have already re- ceived in Holland.
3. Finally, That on the coming Thursday morning, March 18, this "Power to Call", thus approved, shall be made known to the Great Consistory. (For this, see Consistorial "Acte Boek.") - Lib. B. 153-5.
March 18, 1742.
In Great Consistory. " "After calling on God's name, the " Power to Call " was read and approved, so that it might be put in execution.
- Lib. B. 155.
ACTS OF THE CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.
Wys, (Weiss.)
1742, April 2nd. Art. 7. A letter from Rev. Wys having arrived, it was placed in the hands of the Committee ad res Ex- teras, to furnish a report (pre-advice) hereafter. xii. 24.
Arondeus.
Art. 13, ad 6. News has come from Rev. Arondeus, that he will soon undertake the journey to Midwout, etc. xii. 25.
Weys.
Art. 18, ad 12. The case of Rev. Weys remains in statu. xii. 25.
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DUTCH CHURCH OF NEW YORK.
New York, April 8, 1742.
'After calling on God's name, domine Du Bois read to the Con- sistory the " Letter of Instruction " for the Call, to which domine Boel agreed, and it was approved as presented.
Also Resolved, That inasmuch as the new door in the Old Church, takes away two sittings on the benches; and inasmuch as two persons of that church have died, namely, Johannes Remtse, without an heir, and Nicholas Governeur, son of Abraham, the Church Masters will please to abolish those two sittings in their Book; and if one of Governeur's heirs desires a sitting for him- self, to buy another sitting for him.
- Lib. B. 155.
CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM. Acts of the Deputies.
Extract from a letter of George Michael Weiss, of Burnetsfields in America, in the Province of New York, April 25, 1742.
In this letter it is stated, in pursuance of the advice of the Rev. Classis, that he had made known on several occasions, in the church at Philadelphia and elsewhere, what things would be of greatest service to the church. He had also made known his willingness to undertake again the duties of the Sacred Ministry among them, upon a sufficient subscription from the same, but hitherto he had received no decisive answer. He thought that it would be well for the Rev. Classis to stir up the church at Philadelphia and elsewhere thereunto. He further complains of the instability of the people in those regions, by reason of the increase of sects. And that a Count (Zinzendorf) from Germany draws away many adherents.
He refers to his suggestions (wegwyser) about converting the savages in America by the use of proper means; and expresses
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his fear that the country will be punished for its sins. Finally, he concludes with salutations to the High Reverend Classis.
He is their obedient servant,
George Michael Weiss, p. t. minister of the Reformed Church at Burnetsfields [Herkimer Co. N. Y.] xxii. 613.
DUTCH CHURCH OF NEW YORK. A new Call. Manor of Fordham.
New York, April 29, 1742.
The Consistory signed two copies of the " Power to Call ", and of the "Letters of Instruction", (to be seen in the Consistory's " Acte Boek ",) and also ordered a writing of the following tenor: Mr. Gerardus Beekman:
You will please, either in person or by safe hands, seasonably inform Mr. William Teller, who lives on the Manor, that if he does not pay his arrears by the first of May, he must immediately go off the farm; or that day arriving without the payment and he still refusing to go off the farm, you will at once have him arrested. And in case of non-payment, you will please see that notices are immediately put up in proper places, that the farm is to rent - inquiry to be made of the Consistory at New York. Thus done in our Consistory meeting at New York the 29th of April, 1742. Witness, in name and authority of all,
Henricus Boel, President, p. t.
- Lib. B. 155.
ACTS OF THE CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM. Letter from Wys. (Weiss)
1742, May 7th. Art. 5, ad 7. The letter from Rev. Wys re- mains recommended to the Deputies ad res Exteras. xii. 26.
Arondeus.
Art. 9, ad 13. Rev. Arondeus and his case remains recom- mended to the Deputies ad res Exteras. xii. 27.
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Hovenberg.
Art. 10. Eggo Tonkins Hoevenberg requested that he might be accepted as "Commendatus" of this Classis for the home (for- eign?) churches, which was granted after the exhibiting of the proper Classical as well as Ecclesiastical testimonials and the preaching of a sermon on Gen. 9: 27. xii. 27.
Wys. (Weiss).
Art. 15, ad 18. Case of the Rev. Wys remains as yet in statu. xii. 27.
DUTCH CHURCH OF NEW YORK.
New York, May 7, 1742.
In Consistory. Resolved, That the lease granted for some years to John Poulesse be confirmed with the Church Seal and delivered to him, provided that before the delivery, he pay all the arrears to Mr. Gerard Beekman.
Mr. Teller is allowed, up to the 15th of June next to provide a tenant who will pay all the arrears on his farm on the Manor, and the farm-rent, to the satisfaction of the Consistory. But if Mr. Teller has not completed all by the 15th of June, or even not paid all his arrears, he shall go off the farm and be arrested. Then, also, advertisements shall be put in proper places, that the farm is to rent to any one who will agree with the Consistory therefor. And the president, for the time, shall send a copy of this act, by Mr. Beekman, to Mr. William Teller.
.Witness in name etc.,
Henricus Boel, p. t. President.
CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.
Acts of the Deputies.
1742, May 16. Rev. Arondeus was furnished with a new cer- tificate. There was also placed in his hands the extracts from the Acta of Classis, referring to him. In addition there were sent
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along with him a letter to Rev. Weyss; a copy of the letter written to the Consistory of Midwout last year, and the Acta of Synod of the year 1740. xxii. 526.
ACTS OF THE CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.
Arondeus.
1742, June 4th. Art. 7, ad 9. Rev. Arondeus will leave within' six weeks, and the Rev. Deputies are directed to furnish him with the extracts from the foregoing Acta. xii. 29.
Wys.
Art. 8, ad 15. The letter to Rev. Wys will be answered by. Rev. Deputati ad res Exteras. Quod factum. xii. 29.
ACTS OF THE CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.
Rev. Arondeus.
1742, July 23rd. Art. 5. The Rev. Deputati ad res Exteras made known, that they have placed the Rev. Arondeus's com- mission in his hands, and that he was to have sailed on the 19th or 20th of June. Whereupon the Rev. van Schelluyne an- nounced that there had come from the Consistory of Midwout, etc., a new call for Rev. Arondeus, in the place of the previous one of which he had been robbed by the Spaniards. Also, that this Consistory will not only give him his salary from the moment that he took ship, but they have, moreover, donated him a volun- tary gift of a hundred pounds, New York ($250.); that Rev. Freeman has died, and hence Rev. Arondeus takes his place as a matter of course. The Deputati state that he has already begun his journey. The Assembly hears all this with joy, and desires that the call be inserted among the Acta Deputatorum ad res Exteras, and preserved among their papers. xii. 30.
Letter from Wys. (Weiss).
Art. 11. The letter from Wys and his book, were placed in the hands of the committee ad res Exteras, to furnish a report. xii. 31.
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ACTS OF THE SYNOD OF NORTH HOLLAND, JULY 31-AUG. 9, 1742,
p. 3, Vol. 62.
Article 35.
Classical Changes.
Gone to Foreign Churches.
(1) To the East Indies - seven persons.
(2) To the West Indies - Revs. Johannes Arondeus, S. S. Ministerial Candidate; examined and qualified Sept. 4, 1741, as minister for Midwoud.
Hendrik Hendriks, minister at Wilius, has been called and qualified, May 7, as minister at St. Croix. (W. I.)
Johannes Elova Capitein, after preparatory and final examination, qualified May 7, as minister at D'Elmina.
ACTS OF THE CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.
Letter from Rev. Wys (Weiss) in Pennsylvania.
1742, Sept. 3rd. A letter from Rev. Wys in Pennsylvania dated May 10, 1741, in which Rev. Weiss asserts: 1. That he doubts not that the letter which he sent over last year, came duly to hand. 2. That at the first opportunity he will communicate to us a faithful description of the savages, (wild men) in North America, composed by himself, and from his own experience, with a picture (painting) of those wild people, both men and women, in order to give us a better idea of them. 3. That in case we desire to know anything more about these American countries, and he was able to inform us, we had only to let him know; for he was very ready and disposed to serve us in that matter as time and opportunity offered. His letter ended with a wish for a blessing on us.
This letter was accompanied by a package, in which the Rev. Weis sends over: 1. A small painting of the wild men of North. 'America mentioned above in the letter. 2. "A faithful descrip- tion of the savages in North America, as to their persons, qualities, tribes, languages, names, houses, dress, ornaments, marriages, food, drink, domestic implements, housekeeping, hunting, fishing, war, superstitions, political government, besides other remarkable
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matters, composed from personal experience, by George Michael Weiss, V. D. M." Thus reads the title. This description covers ninety six and a half pages, in eight vo., besides the preface, (dedi- cation), which is brief, to the Classis. In this he states the reasons which induced him thereto, (viz., to prepare this book,) and to communicate the same to the Classis. He doubted not that it would be agreeable to the Classis, and would be looked upon favorably, since he is cognizant of the paternal love which the Rev. Classis bears towards him. It ends with a wish for our pros- perity and blessing. The introduction is signed at Albany, N. Y., by Rev. Weiss of Burnetsfield October 4, 1741. Then follows the description itself. xii. 35.
ACTS OF THE CLASSIS OF AMSTERDAM.
Wys.
1742, Nov. 6th. Art. 5, ad 5. Even as also the case of Rev. Wys remains in statu. xii. 38.
BAPTISM OF PAPISTS CHILDREN.
Art. 13. Regarding the baptizing of Papists children, which was written about from Suriname, the Messrs. Depp. are recom- mended to examine the former Acta bearing thereon, and to re- port to Classis what they find. xii. 39.
CHURCH OF NEW YORK.
Advice requested as to the Validity of the ordination of John H. Goetschius.
New York, Nov. 8, 1742.
Consistory held, with Ministers, Elders and Deacons. A letter of Mr. (J. H.) Goetschius, present minister at Jamaica, etc., and of the Consistories there, to the Consistory of New York, was
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opened by domine Du Bois as President. It was read aloud and its contents were as follows:
L. B. S.
We, the Consistories of Queens County, request, in all friendli- . ness, the Ministers and Consistories of New York and Kings County, to give to us their kind advice on the following points:
I. Concerning the ordination of our minister.
1. Inasmuch as it appears that domine Dorsius had no full powers, whether the ordination made by him was no ordination, etc.
2. How to make the matter ecclesiastical and regular: whether by the ministers and Consistories writing to some Classis of the Fatherland, or whether our minister must himself journey thither.
II. Concerning other dissensions which may perhaps be brought forward by Consistories or by individual members.
Our humble request is that the church-fathers - the neighbor- ing ministers with their consistories will consult together when and where they may appoint a meeting, and give us their brotherly counsel on these matters.
J. H. Goetschius, V. D. M.
Roelof Schenk
Jan Van Voorhees
Abraham Montfoort
Gerrit Van Wickelen
Abram Lot
Adraen Hegeman
Abram Schenk
Cornelis Reyersse
Isaac Amerman
Michael de Mot.
Joh. Kolver
(See another translation of the above, in the following docu- ment, as brought from Amsterdam, 1898.)
Hence it was judged by all the members present except domine Boel, that the Consistory of New York must recognize it as their Christian duty to give all help and counsel to the perplexed con- gregation of Jamaica, after the manner of the Reformed Church. They therefore appointed as a Committee for the purpose, both
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the ministers, together with Mr. Banker and Mr. Van Wyck, ruling elders, to act with the Consistory of Kings County on this matter. But domine Boel declined, saying, he wished his own freedom, and would act for himself.
- Lib. B. 157, 159.
See the name of Goetschius, John H., in Corwin's Manual, 4th edition, 1902, for sketch of his life.
DOCUMENTS IN THE GOETCHIUS CASE.
Nov. 18, 1742-May 7, 1743.
Request of the Consistory of Queens County for a Convocation to decide on the validity of the Ordination of John Henry Goet- schius. November 18, 1742. (Found in Minutes of Deputies, Amsterdam, xxii. 615.)
No. 1.
L. B. S.
We the Consistory of Queens County, in a kind and brotherly manner, request the Rev. Ministers and Consistories of New York and of Kings County to give us their friendly advice on the following matters:
A. About the promotion (ordination) of our pastor:
1. Since it appears that Domine Dorsius had not full power, (to ordain); is, therefore, the ordination of our pastor, which was done by him, equivalent to no ordination at all, etc.
2. (We wish to know) How the matter can be arranged, ecclesiastically, and in a godly way. Can this be done by letters from the Rev. Ministers and Con- sistories to a Rev. Classis in the Fatherland? Or must our Pastor himself go there, (for ordination?).
B. About other differences, which may, perhaps, be brought forward by Con- sistories and private members.
It is our humble request that the Rev. Consistories should consult about these matters with the neighboring Ministers and their Rev. Consistories; (and to inform us) when and where they will meet to give us their brotherly advice on these matters.
J. H. Goetschius, V. D. M.
Abrm. Lott Abrm. Schenck Isaac Amerman his John ( Colver mark
On Nov. 18, 1742.
Delivered to the
Consistory of New York.
Jan van Voorhees Gerrit van Wickelen Adriaen Heegeman
Cornelius Ryerse Michiel de Mott
Roelof Schenck Abrm. Monfoort.
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Action on the Goetschius Came. (Deputies, xxii. 615.)
No. 2. At the Ferry, Brooklyn, December 6, 1742.
Having met at the appointed time and place, Domine Du Bois was requested to act as President of the Meeting. The following action took place:
After calling on God's name, a joint meeting of the Consistories was held, and the following were present:
Deputed from the Consistory of New York, Do. Du Bois, Christoffel Bancker and Abrm. van Wyck, elders on the one side; with Do. Antonides and Do. Arondeus, ministers on Long Island; Jan Verkerk, Johannes Lott, Isaac Brookaar, Jeremias Remse, and Albert Coerten, elders from Vlackbosch, (Flatbush,) New Amersfoort, Boswyck, (Bushwick,) Breukelen and New Uytricht .- N. B. Samuel Gerritse handed in a writing which stated that the elders of Gravezant, (Graves- end), Nicolaas Willemse and Jacobus Emans, had elected him in their place, to act for them. The meeting, however, decided, that elders alone, without communi- cation with the minister could not appoint one who was not an elder, in their places, as elders. Thereupon Gerritse withdrew.
In the beginning of our proceedings, Mr. Goetschius, with several of his elders, from Oesten (Oyster) Bay, Success, Newtown and Jamaica, was present. There- upon, the first point in the communication presented by Mr. Goetschius, etc. (was considered), viz., "Since it appears that Domine Dorsius had not full power " etc. Mr. Goetschius was then asked what evidence he had that Do. Dorsius had qualified (ordained) him?
His Rev. then produced a certificate from Dos. Dorsius and Frelinghuysen, by which it appeared that they had examined Goetschius and qualified him for the ministry. Dos. Dorsius and Frelinghuysen assert in this certificate as the basis for their action, that the Presbyterian Synod had qualified Goetschius as a licen- tiate; but nothing was said therein that he, Dorsius, had any authority to promote (ordain) anyone to the ministry in the Dutch Church.
Goetschius was then asked, What reason he had to think that Do. Dorsius had any authority to qualify him for the ministry? He answered, 1st. It seemed to him that he had, because Do. Dorsius said that he corresponded with the Synod of South Holland. 2nd. That Do. Dorsius thought that he might make use of the position held by Voetius, namely, That in a country where there was no Synod or Classis, one minister might make another minister. 3rd. That he had still another reason, and that if any one questioned (the validity of his ordination,) he would appeal to the Synod of South Holland.
Then several complaints and accusations about certain misconduct of Mr. Goetschius were handed in, but it was determined to delay their consideration, until they shall be further understood and confirmed. Among others, it was clearly testified against him, that he, Goetschius, had several times allowed his brother, who is not even a member, to attend to the public service in the pulpit on Sundays; and when he was admonished not to allow such things, because they were contrary to the Rules of the Church, he, Goetschius had answered, that it was in harmony with Church Rules and Scripture. He quoted in proof Acts 13: 1, 2; and added that if even a half a score of ministers opposed it, he would still do it, even if his blood flowed for it. He has even threatened the Consis- tories opposed to it with dismissal from office, etc. All this was brought up against Goetschius, but he either knew little about it, or had nothing to say in defence.
The Meeting having maturely considered everything that came up before it, the following Record was signed by all those deputed to attend, and it was given by the President to the Rev. Consistory of Jamaica.
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Conclusion in the Goetschius Case.
Breukelen, Dec. 6th, 1742.
The members deputed from the Consistories of New York and Kings County, having assembled and considered the case of Mr. Goetschius, have concluded as follows:
1. That it has not been proved before them that Do. Dorsius had any authority to ordain Mr. Goetschius.
2. That the circumstances of the cases laid before them are such, that they do not consider that they have as yet any occasion to write to any Classis in Holland in favor of Mr. Goetschius.
Johannes Lott
G. Du Bois
V. Antonides Ministers.
Jeremyas Remsen
Joh. Arondeus
In reference to 1st Article
Chris. Bancker
Jan Verkerk
Abrm. Van Wyck Albert Coerten.
Mr. Goetschius and his Consistory were then verbally told, by way of warning, in the name of this Assembly, that no one was permitted to preach or to admin- ister the Sacraments, without being legally called thereto, conformably to the Ecclesiastical Rules of the Dutch Reformed Synod; and that inasmuch as Do. Dorsius had not been authorized by any Synod or Classis, to perform acts of ordination, therefore his (Goetschius's) ordination was not valid, and consequently he was not a lawful minister .- Notwithstanding this, Goetschius continued to administer the Sacraments.
Breukelen, at the Ferry, Jan. 31, 1743. (Vol. xxii. 616.)
No. 3.
Mr. (J.) H. Goetschius:
Whereas, The Assembly of those deputed to consider your case, and your re- lation with the churches of Jamaica, etc., did not, in their last session, arrive at a final decision; they will, therefore, at your request, meet for further consider- ation of the matter at the Ferry, on February 14th next ensuing, at 9 A. M. punctually. Your Reverence also is expected to be present.
We remain with greetings, Sir.
Your willing servants,
V. Antonides
John Arondeus
G. Du Bois.
To the Members of the Consistory of Jamaica, and the Congregations united therewith:
Mr. Brinckerhoff and Mr. Abram Polhemius have requested us, in your name, to ask the deputed members of the Consistories in Kings Co. together with those from New York, to hold another meeting in reference to the case, well-known to you, between yourselves and Mr. Goetschius. This your request, is hereby agreed to. We appoint Feb. 14, next ensuing, at the Ferry, at 9 A. M. punctually, as the time and place. Health and weather permitting, you will find us there. We remain with salutations,
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