The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-09
Rev. Mr.. Clemm, Of Baltimore, preached in Meho
dist Episcopal church at Harmony, Caroline county Nd
The German Methodist church Dryades street, New
Orleans, was dedicated by Bishop Payne the 10th ut


The next quarterly meeting Of the East New Jersey
Pastoral Conference win be held with the Baptist Church
?. Preacher, Rev. Patton, % Of HoDotsn. ok CLOCK
said that his Holiness the Pope receives out Of his
state some ss 900 900 year OF this 100000 goes to
bis private affairs, and s2l92,oOo TO pay interest.
900 go to support the army and police 900
maintain the prisons $24 900 TO schools Other expenses
10 proportion The yearly deficiency 81 800 oo0 the
hold all Of the fat offices. The State debt twenty
seven millions
The Second Associate Reformed Presbytery Of Illinois,
on the 3oth u formally deposed from the ministry the
Rev Samuel Clover pastor Of the United Presbyterian
church Of Peoria He was found guilty Of breach OF the
seventh commandment also Of "long continued hypoc-
risy' also Of "breach Of marriage promise y also OF
using unlawful hinder the appearance of wit
nesses before the Church Court, and in addition he was
adudged guilty Of contuacy and contempt Of Court"
Rev. j. X. Waite, formerly of Fall River has become
pastor OF the Unitarian Society in Maiden, Mass.
Of 1ssoverdi, Genoa, taking umbrage IL.
dresses worn by some of his fair parshoners launch
ed out in the pulpit into denunciaOn of vanity, but in
stead OF questioning the taste of the parties he questioned
their virtue Great Indignation felt by the women
and an action was brought forthwith against the cure
The latter pleaded in vain that he intended personal
ausons that he had been carried away by the spirit of
eloquence in fact that he made the suggestion in Pick
wckan sense He has been condemned to five days i'm
prisoDment and ten francs fine.
1t is stated that the pastor of the Unitarian church
Marietta Ohio, has publicly renounced Unitarianism
CHURCH, TROUBLES IN NEW ORLEANS.
The German church in the Fourth district New Orleans
is divided minority uphodng certain measures of the
pastor Mr.: Presler the majority among whom the
Irustees bitterly opposing him, and having procured
injunction fOrbidding him TO oficate On Sunday week
he obnoxious clergyman attempted to enter the church,
but was met by depuaton OF the female members Of
the congregation who told him that he had no business
there and could not enter On his dregardng this nfor
nation, scene ensued which is thus described in the
Cresce7a--
sooner had his forced bis way the
sy vi S lathe, the %1.s n
that was e ay from The church operation which he
affair went Preser asked he Wished To- have any
body arrested. sS, he declined making complaint against
ladies sowhds oarns prsseher their hus, ss
cerned as a lot Of Egyptian mummies
The unfortunate minister's troubles did not end here,
however He was arrested the next day for contempt of
court, in attempting to preach after the issue of the
junction, and sentenced to two hours imprisonment.
PROGRESS OF A NEW YORK STUDENT IN ROME.
A letter from Rome to the London Tlbe describing a
festival at the Propaganda the 18th of November last
writes thus-The proceedings commenced with the
mony of comforting the Doctors Cap the recipients being
Mr. Patrick MacSweeny, of Cork and Mr. Richard Bursel,
rectDg the creed of Pope Pus and confirming with the
usual form Of OATH they then received the ring and for
the cap took postion seated by Cardinal BarnabO The
whole proceeding was impressive. The distribution of
prizes then followed and occupied hours the
Irish colleges are copont with the College of Propaganda
and unitedly compete for honOrs. Dr. MacSweeny is
native Of Cork and of MIR Caaghan MacSweeny now
of this city He was educated by the Jesuits here and
selected by his Grace Archbishop Hughes at the ter
mnaton of bis studies all the competitors 10 take
place in the Propaganda.
RECEPTION OF TWO NOvICEs IN THE PRESENTATION
CONVENT IN SAN FRANCISCO.
From the San Francisco Herald, Dec o.
Yesterday afternoon the ceremony of receiving two
novces into the Order of the Sisters Of Presentation
place at the convent on Powell street. Two young ladies'
named Miss Mary Phelan and Miss Bridget McNulty who
have been several months in the institution, made their
first vows and received the white veil al the hands of
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ceremony of reception which is Of most impressive
ture, witnessed by large number of ladies' and gen.
temen, who were present by invitation The corridors of
the building crowded in every part and through tn
exertions Of the ladies' of the convent every accommoda
vas afforded vis.ters The ceremony took place in the
chapel, situated in the second story.
AT O'Clock procession issued from of the cham.
bers Of the building and proceeded TO the chapel
choir singing Glorioso Vaginum. First came young
girl dressed in white bearing cross her head encircled
with garland Of flowers. Next we're eight young chill.
dren, two by two, also dressed in spoess white and
wearing wreatbs. The interest excited by their appear
increased by the baskets of fresh they
carried in their hands. Immediately following we're
the two povces attired in rich bridal garments The Su
perioress and Sister last, carrying lighted can
dies. The Archbishop and assistant cergymen remained
standing at the foot of the altar until the conclusion
hymn After the versicle, Ora nobs sdctd Del gent
tir, the Archbishop blessed and sprnked the candles
and presented them lighted to each postuant as eblems
Of inward light to dspe all the darkness Of ignorance
The sermon was delivered by Rev. Mr. Harrington. He
referred during his DISCOURSE to the devotion Of members
oreous orders who were the means fnsructng youth
in the principles of Christianity combined with secular
knowledge One Of the results Of the charity flowing
from the bosom Of the Church might be seen in its
children renoupcing the vantes Of the world and amply
ing themselves to the education Of the poor the care
Of the sick Their zeal in the service Of God had often
made them the victims Of the tomahawk Of the savage
martyrs in the heart Of China the prey of disease in
the crowded hospital Among the most useful of the re.
lgous communities the Order of the Sisters of Pre-
sentaton II first established in Ireland soon after
the penal laws against Catholics In that country were re-
moved The people were averse to placing their children
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turies amid oceans Of blood, would be endangered The
Sisters Of Presentation applied themselves the education
OF youth in Ireland and the benefits Of their teaching has
been everywhere acknowledged. The reverend gentle
man in conclusion addressed the posulants pointing out
the reward they may expect in the world to come for the
abors they assumed, and the benefit they would the
means Of mpartng In the of life they entered
The posuants then conducted by the Superioress
to the railing, and kneeng front of the Archbishop the
following questions were asked
ARcBBsHoP-Ny child what do you demand9
PosrUIANT-The mercy of Cod and the holy habit of
religion in the Order Of the Sisters of Presentation.
ARcHBsBopIs it Of your free will and choice you
demand the holy habit Of relgion2
PosrufANT-Yes.
ARcHBsHoP-Reverend Mother, have you made the ne
cessary inquiries concerning the posuant and you
satisfied
REVEREND MoTHER--Yes
ARCHmsBoPMy child have you firm inteution to per.
severe religion to the end Of your life and do you hope
TO have sufficient strength 70 carry constantly the sweet
Of God9
PosruiAsr-Relyng on the mercy of God, hope to be
The procession was formed and retired in the same
order as they entered The Archbishop proceeded to
bless the habits Of the postuants who for tho
purpose Of putting aside their secular garb up this
me and OF assuming the garb of the Sisters OF Presenta
ton.
The choir during this ceremony, sang several of the
Psalms In about fifteen minutes the novices return
ed 80 the church.
The long black dress and white veil were substituted for
the gay habments of the fashionable world The acces
sories Of wealth and taste longer visible but in
their place the habit Of the convent aud ae cross and
additions