The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-14

Of Raw M EDDY 70 the editorship Of tho NvtAosser
President q srooss,iSe ocsxe, takes the Oonusrsvs
dsrios In Mr.. Holidays piaoe. Rev. A. Beswck Is
70 uke Mr. LocKe's place In the oollsse.
tson 10 aho The decadense Spain Tnn fact cannot be
denied and must also be- acknowledged that the two
greatest minds whicn have APPEARED In spain since inc
p,iogtss that ass resource Of 3pa'n
and the only hope whish rsmaus " II that profouad
sentiment Of faith. that Catholic temperament, winch
were formed BY IA. Inqusiton Without them, it,
luions have shown what Spain may become and what
must expect.
Greek Churo Il rife with corruption - every other las
III ution. The Utuys sEvt rythiag IL venAi IN this
church. The pasrisrch purchases his place oy erup
ING the synod and tue ministry In order 10 pay than he
sells bshoprics the racramenss aud no spscu'Ates
even with the power Of excomnunication rns bishop
cells the curacses dispensatlous, and hs deals Ia dvor
ces He 10 understanding with the Turkish
tborties relative TO the raising Of arbitrary taxes he RI
walls the paibs in extort"n and prays upon tho peasant
in order pay the price Of his TO the patriarch and
the holy syn d the priest pope, spscuates In his
turn in superst. ions; he overcnsrges the fees on
baptism and bu risis bat he IS more unfortuus,e than
guilty. for be " obliged TO feed hs family. VINO would
s.arve he failed 10 satisfy the bishoDo Soma allow
r De ~ l @ os no
doubt Whatever oan exist of The vensity which has
Krovn up under Turkish rule stree the decline OF
tion which once played so important part In the
worlos history. l. would DO curious hear what the
Greek Church had 10 say about toe Roman Catholic
prests In the Fast
In Spain y circular has been published by tho Arch
b'sbop Of toledo in which that prelaae remarks:
We v,sited ny one OF those Affections Which are
frequently sent account OF Ems, and famine and
the most fearful consequences stare US IN the aoe
God not give rain the calamity will be terrible,
not only for the but for the ra tn terrible scourge
0f Divine Indignation will roach every one. TO appaase
Him, In order that SO amenabie misfortune should
greatly distinguish her Majesty the Queen eiga,
and her pcus and enlightened government who all so
we'll comprehend their duiies 10 this rsspcc.
priest Of Rome has 8. mt TO Turn
h. NJ phrtn .
with the follow a,ion fr IN the Mssa-" Oremis
hosaum nastroru quesumus, Domino, Hide supsr
sterneo I'VE pray Thea lord, humble tho pride Of
our enemies and TO prosrae their pesvecness by the
power OF thy handj.
AMERICAN BIBLE UNION.
The Board or MAosgers OF the American Bible Union
held their regular meeting for Decemoer on the nrst
Wednesday Of the month, at tire Bole rooms In Btooms
The attendance large and the business con-
duct with the greatest barmony. Toe Treasurer re-
ported thai tho expenditures OF the previous month
ceeded the receipts by nearly 81 500 Applications for
nc eassd aid In the sr re vision Of the 5paa H.
German and Samee Scriptures reportei by the
Conmiee on Versions Several portions Of the English
New Testament we're reported IS having been passex
through the pse n.uary revision Toe manuscripts had
been referred for examination and advioe WITH
TO future action The revision Of Joo is obtaining vide
circulation ana gives gcnr al satsfacton Toe CORES
OF the society was very large and encouraging
10 Its friends.
RELIGIOUS roLsRTTION IN FRANCE.
Forty ak belonging to toe religious scot OF the
Momiers KIND Of Metnodists tried bsfo.s ne Cor
rCtonal romeo OF Lyons Atey, LOT nsving neiu meet
rgs defiance OF the orders given by the Authorities
Appe that ths 'mers who distinguished by the
severity their religions doctrines and discipline
spreading rapidly 10 France and reckon among their
members many rich and Influential parsons. mSsui
cent chapel has been erected In Lyoas At the expsase
Of rich merchant, and will shortly be opened The
Momiers wished hold meetiugs In the commune Of g.
Bel IN the reimbursement Of LIONS, bur the auth res
refused their authority, and expressed their suspicious
that political object intended. Tue Nomers,
headed by preacher named Oh srpot nevertheless met
IN prayer which ied TO tue present trial The prisoner.
defended by ii Bethmont, the eminent member Of
the Paris bar but condemned by Tribunal eseh
pe OF I6f and costs Cuarpio their spiritual head
being condemned TO Q fine Of 3t0f.