The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-08
Religious Intelligence,

RenStOus knteluxerce.
The North Dutch church, corner of William and
Fulton streets, will be re-opened for divine service
today. Sermons will be delivered this morning and
afternoon.
Public worship will be held this morning in the
New Jerusalem church (Swedenborgian), at Lyrique
Hall, No. 7G5 Broadway
Rev. E F. Remington, missionary seaman, viii
preach this evening in the Memorial church, corner
Of Waverey place and Hammond street.
discourse commemorative of the late decision
of the Supreme Court OF California, against the con-
stutiOnalisy of the Sunday laws will be delivered
by Rev. J. l.. Hatch, in Musical Hail. Brooklyn,
this afternoon at hafpast three o'clock The friends
of civil and religious liberty invited to attend.
ORDINATIONS
The ordination of the Rev. Mr.. Scarborough to the
priesthood, took place at st. Pauls church, Troy,
on the 4th instant.
Rev. r. Norten, supplying the Second ward Pres
byteran church, OF Lockport, N. Y, was ordained
by council of ministers and churches at Rushford,
July %.
On Wednesday, July q, the Rev. James NJ. Bell,
young gentleman from New York city, was Or
dained over the Congregational church and society
in Asbby, Mass.
The Right Rev. Bishop Eastburn hdld an ordiua-
ton in ST. Stephens chapel Boston, on the 10Th
ult., when the Rev. Henry Marsh was admitted to
the Order Of the Priesthood.
Mr.. Thomas l.. Ambrose was ordained a minister
OF the Gospel and missionary to Persia, under the
appointment of the American Board, at Osipee Gen.
tire, N. IL July Il.
INVITATION.
The Kinney street Baptist church, of Newark,
have extended call to Rev. Edgar NJ. Levi, of
Philadelphia, Pa, to become their pastor.
INVITATIONS xCCEPTED
Professor Henry Fowler, of the University of
Rochester has accepted the unanimous cali to the
Pastorshig Of the Second Presbyterian church OF
Rev. Cyrus Brewster, of Derby, Conn, has &C.
cepted a call from the Congregational church at
HaydeHville, Mass.
Rev. George A. Bryan has accepted call to the
pastorate OF the Congregational church at West
Haven, Conn.
INVITATIONS DECLINED.
Rev. John CASTOR, of Pompton, N. j., who recently
received call to the pastOrate OF the First Reform
ed Dutch church in Newark, has declined the call.
INSTALLATIONS.
Rev. benjamin Vansandt was installed pastor of
the First Presbyterian congregation of Freeport ILL.,,
on the 9th of July by the Presbytery OF Belvdere
Rev. l. T. Whittemore was installed pastor of the
Presbyterian church of Pontiac, Ill., on the 10Th of
June last, by commission from the Presbytery of
Bloomington.
RESERVATIONS.
Rev. R. o. Page has resigned the rectorship of ST.
Pauls church, Undertook, N. Y.
Rev. Alexander H. Vinton d. D.. has resigned
the rectorshp of st. Paul's church. Boston,
and accepted that of the Church of the Holy Trinity
Philadelphia. DR.. Vinton has been rector of st.
Pauls since June, 1872
DEATH IN THE MINISTRY.
The Rev. Joseph b. Hadden of the Presbytery of
Dubuque, departed this life the 18th July at his
residence in Andrew, jackson county, Iowa in the
htyourth year OF his age, and twentysecond Of his
ministry.
NEW CHURCHES.
The new Methodist Episcopal church at Person
vile formerly White Horse), N. j., will be dedi-
Gated TO the worship Of God to-day.
The corner stone of the First Methodist Episcopal
church in Chicago was laid with appropriate cere-
monies on Wednesday, the 4th inst.
Bishop Bayley, of Newark will dedi, cate the Ro-
man Catholic German church in Elizabeth, " j.,
to day.
The Reformed Dutch church of Metuchin, Mid
desex county, N. was dedicated on Thursday. the
9Th inst. This is new ediice, just erected by
new congregation.
The new Catholic church at Norfolk, Va, will be
ready for conservation in two weeks. On that occa
sion 1t Is expected that Archbishop Kenrck, of the
diocess Of Baltimore, will oficiate. The edifce il
eligby situated, has sittngs for 800 persons and
deveiopes the gothic style of architecture.
The new Christ church in Stratford Conn., was
consecrated on the 10th ult by the Right Rev. the
Assistant Bishop OF Connecticut, John Williams, DID.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Baptist publication states that nineteen minis
tiers have united with the Baptists from other demo-
minations," up to July of the present year. Toe
converts are thus enumerated ;-Methodists. III;
Presbyterians, 2; Congregatonalists, 2; United
Brethren, 2; Roman Catholic, L; Episcopalian l.
Does this embrace both sides Of the story
William Hutchinson, for year or more tutor in
Yale College, set apart for the work OF missions
at New Haven, on Sunday evening, July Is.
The New Orleans Bulletin learns that there has
been within few months past quite stampede In
the German Methodist churches Of New Orleans and
vicinity towards Swedenb,rgianism. One Of the
most popular Of the German preachers, the Rev. j.
M. Hofer, has gone 10 the mystic faith of the
great Swedish philosopher, and taken with him not
q few Of his brethren and friends, and now holds
forth 10 them at private houses on the Sabbath.
Metaphysical speculations appear TO have an indie
scribable charm for the German mind, and If they
have about them an air of the mystical and marvel
lous the attractions seem TO be increased
new church, built by a congregation Of Ger.
mans in Detroit, called the German Evangelical As
sociation, presided by the Rev. j. r. Schwartz,
was opened on the 18th ult by its members. On
this occasion contractor who had claims on the
building attempted TO create disturbance by taking
possession Of the church. Officers were called, and
he was compelled 10 desist from his sacrigious ef
forts.
Rev. William Hutchinson, who was ordained at
New Haven as missionary July IS, will take
charge Of the Bcbek mission seminary at Constan.
tnople Turkey-s post Of peculiar trials and dan.
gers in the present exasperaied state Of the No
hammedans towards all Christians.
clergyman In the Springfield Republican writ
ing from London, describes visit he made 70 hear
the celebrated Mr.. Spurgeon preach. He did not
Ike him. He says Mr.. Spurpeon has the appearance
of fat. oyergrown boy He is unctious looking and
unwholesome Much fat kills saint "a far as out
side appearance counts. The man is not cast In n
noble mould Is not natvey full of pure aud lofty in
stincts. His theology Is purely conventional He
has not soul enough 10 come at religion first hand
He appeals TO low order Of motives. His heaven
Is sensuous his hell sulphurous. Mr. Spurgeon talks
Of visiting America lie will make a great mistake
II he does He shines preeminently here because
Of the low state Of pulpit eoquence in the land His
whole tone IL below the mark of congre cations he
would address in America. The intellect OF the |
masses in England is far less active than with Us.
Mr.. Spurgeon does not share my opinion in respect
10 the wisdom Of his going 10 America He Is ex- |
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