New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-09-21
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this body held IL London was attended oT Delegates
from the Free Church Of Scotland the Wesleyan Meth
odis. connection Pres5ytersns OF all descriptions some
from the Established Cnurch OF England, from France
Italy. Germany and Russia whilst Sky cane
America among the Delegates, those from the Wes-
leysa Methodist body and the Free Church OF Scotland
were the most numerous The deliberations were coz
ducted with closed doors proposition for the sdnis
sion Of reporters having been formally discussed and
negauved By large majority From the Official repor-
Of the proceedings we learn that various Committees
have been appointed 70 carry me preliminary 5usi
ness for the formation OF the {" Alliance
Into this alliance only those persons to De admit
ted who mold na are generally understood 70 be Evan
gelical views; but these be regarded in any
strict sense creed or confession, nor Is the All.
ance TO be considered alliance OF denominations
but OF individual Christians each acting on his re-
sponsbiity neither Is it contemplated that it should
assume the Character Of ecclesiastical orgsniza-
ton. Branches forthwith De established for
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
elusive OF the British colonies The United States OF
America 2. The Kingdom OF France. : The North of
Germany. 5. The South OF Germany and German
zerland and additional branches from tine time
to be recognized as such by the concurrence Of any
previously existing branches. Among these branches
reports of their proceedings mutually exchanged Con
ferences 10 be held every seventh year or oftener
At The cal Of wo branches, each side Of the Al
ante.
The fourth general meeting OF the Alliance was held
on Monday evening. in Exeter Hall, Thomas Farmer
Esq in the chair The Chairman stated that the grea.
object OF these meetings extend the knowledge
OF the principles and the proceedings OF the Evangelical
Alliance, TO larger amount OF Christian syupa-
thy, well afford friends who from Amer
lea and the Continent OF Europe the opportunity to
press those sentiments by which they all protested 10 be
associated; The meeting was subsequently addressed
by Rev. Thos Mortimer Rev. Mr. Pomeroy, of Bangor
L. s; P. D. Hardy, Esq. of Dublin. &c
The Resolutions were adopted recommending that
the first Lord sday in each year should be observed by
tho members and friends Of the Alliance throughout
the world as for in prayer behalf OF
the objects OF the Alliance that Orthodox Christians OF
all sects should exercise Christian charity toward each
other, pledcing themselves IN their controversies 70
avoid ali rash groundless nsinuaons, and main
tain the meekDess and genteness Of Christians By
speaking the truth only in love.
The conference refused 10 receive as a member Jo-
names Czerski, the Roman Catholic priest and
colleague OF Ronge account of doctrinal errors
his part considered helerodoX TO preclude broth
crhood Czcrsk, says the Morning Advertiser. has
been suffered TO walk the streets OF London without
cogniton. The Evangelical Alliance had no welcome
to offer him. But for the friendly Offices OF Rev. Mr.
Herschel. converted jew. who stately breaches in
the Edgeware road this eminent would have left
our land and returned to his country broken hearted
man
ToLERATloS IN TuRKEY-Religious liberation
To be the reignng impulse abroad. The Consi-
tutonnel tina, the Turkish Government mad
granted the Trapps,s an extent OF ground near Top
hama, small village in the ncghborhood of Constant
noplc to establish model farm. Two monks of La
Trappe had already repaired 10 the spot to make the
establishment
The Epoque announces the departure for London of
Prince Camaki, Minister Plenpotentary oi the Porte
TO the Court OF England. " All those who knew the
Prince" says the Epoque-
During his long stay IN Paris cannot but rejoce in
his appointment The choice OF Il Christian to fill ell
evaed post does great honor 10 the Sultan 1t is
additional pledge given by him 10 the friends OF cviiza-
ton and confirmation OF the sentiments OF justice with
which he is animated toward all his subjects The
family OF Prince Callnal occupied during several
ures eminent offices in Turkey with equal distinction
and loyalty. The father ofthe new Minister TO England
hopodor of Moldavia and afterwards OF Walachia
and the first OF those provinces was indebted 10 him for
the reform Of several OF its laws
STATISTICS OF THE POTATO DIsEAsE.--A writer
in the Globe estimates the value of the Potato crop of
the United Kingdom at s23.5Oo000, and sets down the
loss Ireland in consequence OF last years failure at
sl0OO0000 The Cork Reporter calculates that out of
l0sS planted with potatoes in that country l00
666 are already blighed and destroyed. No
lists of testing the accuracy OF these calculations which
much higher than our own but the mere fact OF
such estimates being made Is sufficiently en-
pressivc of the gravity OF the question Daily News.
~ At the Waltham dinner Mr.. Healey said
he could answer for has brOt teGR, farmers and him
self that they adored The irisocrdcy and regarded IL
arise dispensa;jon Of Providence ~
One OF THE CHyALRY IN TRoUBLE.-Rev. Dr..
Thomas Smyth OF Charleston South Carolina who
lately visited Belfast made certain statements furious
To the moral and religious character OF Mr. Frederick
Douglass the fugitive slave These statements being
calculated to iniure his usefulness. Mr. Douglass felt
himself compelled TO call upon the reverend gentleman
TO come forward and make full and public apology
abide the legal consequences of refusal Messrs Da-
visor and lorrens Solicitors behalf of Mr. Douglass
demanded this apology from DR., Smyth, intmanng at
the time that IN OF refusal he must abide the
issue of civil action which would afford him abundant
opportunity prove d he could the truth OF his asser
tons.
Mr. Douglass conscious of innocence took this manly
and fearless mode procedure rather than the
usual OF filing criminal information, which would
hinder the party complained against from putting in
plea of justification.
The following is copy of Dr. Smyths letter OF apollo
gy with which Mr. Dougasss Solicitors advised him
rest satisfied, his only object the vindcaton OF
principle and character and not any consideration OF
pecunary nature.
(CopBJ DUBLIN, July ~ 1886.
Gentlemen In reply 10 your letter Of The 10th inst in
erick Doueass the AniiSayery Lecturer 10 institute pro-
ceedngs u law against for certain statements made by
me- injurious 10 bis mora! and religious character beg
express my regret for having uttered the
the especially upon mature reelection am quite
satisfied tina, the statements ncauuousy made on the re-
port OF third parties, were uniounded
Very respectfully, your cSedie den servant r,
Messrs. Dawson TOrrens- THOMAS SMITH.
In South Carolina II the negro had yentured 10 al,
dress Rev. Mr.. Smyth lie might have been asked
Whose boy you: and rewarded for his mpertn-ice
by sixty lashes well laid but in Dublin the Slave Is
and must be treated accordingly Such are the
magical effects OF change OF residence IRON hepuo-
lie 10 Monarchy.
RoME-The College of Cardinals composed as
is almost exclusively OF the most bgoted members OF
the old worn-oui servile faction, continues 10 throw
every obstacle in the way Of the Pope and OF his Minis
ter. Cardinal Gizzi Not measure OF ameliorauon or
reform is proposed which is not Immediately de
nounced by the College. The Pope and his Minister,
however are not dsunted by the faction and reforms
in the civil administration. and in the municipal in
situations which have been long demanded By the
people are in progress Of preparation. letter from
Rome dated the leth ult says that OF the Cardinals
having observed the Pope that Il he did not alter his
system the people would demand Constitution and
why should not acceed to their desire replied his Ho.
illness, ii Constitution necessary TO the welfare
OF my subjecrs :"
Prices Cuyrent of Gran IN L. S. CarrsacyI IN
Lireraool, aug 10, 'ritb tie English Duty thereon.
Price per bush Aug 10, Price per bush. Aug. IS.
Wheat ............Sl IS Rye.---..-..-------S 81
Barley - Beans ..---.-.-..--. l l9i
Oats ................ 7OPease ..---.---..-. os
Aggregate acreage for SIR tceeks and Duty;
Price prbu Datyi Price pr bu. Duty
Wheat. 81 49, q Rye-------- q Il
Barley. - II Beans----..- 81 u ~
oa,s...... u l!iPeas-------. Us IL
Duty on on Canadian whea. and other grain , cts per
bushe
Things in Philadelphia.