The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-21

day (25d) o. December next n O'Clock r. TO deter
mre the location Of the proposed synodical College"
Tue Cauy cAman reports that Ristop poane, Of New
jersey has been the first Of the Episcopal diocessns 70
take ul advantage Of the provision that made a.
the late General Convention for appointing shorter ser
vice n addition Q the usual morning and evening prayer
and n doing This the bishop has restored to The
two beautiful and appropriate cantcles Of the English
liturgy which among the omissions in the arrange
the NaDc D,mfhisibe former the Song Of the Blessed
virgin, as gwen by ST. Luke; the latter the Song Of
Sin con, ns also given by 81. Luke.
Rev Qv. BUSHNELL Of Conu ectcut expects to start
from Sanffsncisco on the 20tn OF December.
The Ecclesiastical Council which recently assembled in
Hartford voted IN favor Of the proposition that the Rev
Mr. Ps'wp shall 90 to Chicago, and is thought he Will
70 new.
The Alexandria Ssatinel Of the 18th nst says The
charity sermon before the St Andrews Society
Viii be preache at the First Presbyterian church. next
Sunday, by Rev. Elias Harrison, D. This society was
organized IN 1885, and during the whole period OF its OK
sence, has been served by but two chapains the pre-
sent venerable Occupant having succeeded 10 hrss cnsp
enc consecutive years have the proceeds Of the charity
been distributed among the destitute Of the city
There is q rumor that Rev. Edward N. Kirk formerly
pastor Of the Fourth Presbyterian church In Albany 10
goIK 10 Paris to take charge Of tho American chapel
there.
The congregation OF the Cumberland Presbyterian
evenings ago. II ts said by the Rev. Mr. Newman the
pastor OF the church, descending from the pulpit after
70 H.
Immediately Joined in The holy bonds of wedlock.
BURNING OF THE SYNAGOGUE IN MOBILE.
About O'Clock r. N. on Thursday fre broke o1t In
the basement OF the Synagogue Jackson, between ST.
Michael and st. Louis which, being wooden building,
mass Of flames The origin OF the fire Is not
exactly known, but began in the school room OF Mr.
Rndge beReaih and spread with great rapdty through
the lower floor and thence almost instantly communi-
Gated with the Synagogue above which was rapidly ned
with fmoke and flame. Assistance speedily on the
spot and some Of the congregation, who knew where to
find the sacred writings succeeded In penetrating the
Of the ark, and saved the scrolls un,nured Some
few other matters pertaining 10 the religious exercises OF
the Hebrew congregation also rescued, together
with few slight portions Of the furniture, cushions, &c
but most OF what valuable speedily added TO the
fuel already burning II . scarcely four years since the
building Was purchased by the Jewish Sociev, who, In
turn, took 1t from the Musical Association though was
originally built for Unitarian church, in which the Rev.
Mr. williamson aud othors presided for various periods.
], lille used occasional church that certain
reverend Renten from Boston preached and only
mon I've believe) Of such an abolition caste that
be took friend advice and left the city day. The
Synagogue Was Insured IN various offices TO the amount
oil s5 on tie building, and 81 200 the furniture
Be, most OF this Ia needed for existing liabilities, and
though the society yet the ot they wifi need much
outside assistance rebuild, being within the fire limits
-Kob!2e Pslc.~r, Dec 13.