92 Jolin Bachman. 



within its bounds, in St. Peter's and other churches, 

 gave its President (John Bachman) deep concern 

 and sore anxiety. It was not until 1837 that these 

 were disposed of, and then only to a certain extent. 

 This, of course, retarded the growth and develop- 

 ment of certain congregations. In his own con- 

 gregation, harmony and zeal prevailed, and con- 

 sequently, prosperity. " Its praise was in all tlie 

 churches." Year by year it had been more thor- 

 oughly organized. The Alms-Fund, founded as 

 early as 1816, had, by this time, greatly increased : 

 and societies of active men and women had been in- 

 augurated, in 1825 and 1828, for the promotion of 

 religion, and the education of young men for the 

 ministry. 



The membership of St. John's was composed of 

 men of wealth, culture, and position, as well as the 

 poor and humble. They seemed to have been 

 almost of one mind, — " The head did not say to the 

 foot, I have no need of thee." There was a large 

 colored element — about two hundred negroes. Ap- 

 parently, the pastor had little difficulty in harmo- 

 nizing these varied elements in his congregation. 



In 1835, Pennsylvania College conferred upon 

 him, the degree of Doctor of Divinity. 



The certificate of the same was accompanied by a 

 letter from his honored friend, S. S. Schmucker, D. 

 D., which runs thus : 



"In conformity with a resolution of the Board of 

 Trustees of Pennsvlvania College, it is my pleasing- 

 duty to inform you that the honorary degree of 



