The New York herald., 1868-06-07

siOns In the denomination which repre-
sent the new "lmmersing" and the old ''baptlz-
ing" versions. The new version, whose translation
Is occupying some of the best scholars Of the
try Is growing In favor amOog the Baptists. The
most interesting of all the meetings were those
which were devoted to the Home Mission Society.
whole number OF missionaries 331, by whom 106
churches have been organized and O. 12 baptisms ad
ministered The question Of reunion between the
Northern and Southern branches of the denOmina-
tiOn was discussed, having been inaugurated by a
which attended q late meeting OF the Southern
Society in Baltimore Several OF the leading South
ern dvines were present here and made concliatory
addresses that were much approved.
The Presbyterians and Roman Catholics.
The Observer PresbyterIan) is profoundly indig-
nant at the demonstration made on Sunday last by
the German Catholics. 1t says:-We were aware
that Romanism is a great power IN New York, but
we do not remember when we have had to record
such bold, defiant outrage upon the rights of our
citizens as occurred on sunday last. An immense
German Catholic prOcession-some papers say OF ten
thousand persons-passed through the principal
streets and avenues, with rife companies bands Of
music f5e Gag Gags AND paPa one WITH
tector Of the Roman Catholic Central Union Of the u
8. OF Az blockading the streets and disturbing Pro-
worship, so that In several cases the voice Of the
preacher was drowned In the sound Of music. We
suspended altogether in consequence Of this process
sion. The secular papers Of Monday give full des-
criptions or this extraordinary disturbance without
word Of dissent
Our Presbyterian contemporary adds:-
Shall the Christian community put up with such
an outrage upon the American Sabbaths The laws
OF the State protect us in the exercise Of rights
OF conscience and forbid such open dissertation Of
Sunday interferes with the quiet worship OF God
in the sanctuary. We allow our Roman Catholic fe-
permit them to trample down the Christian insttu-
tions under which this country has grown strong
and free. they choose to bid defiance to the sacred
Qnd m hon natn nf fha roof
majority OF the people they must be responsible for
the consequences OF their conduct. There Ii point
where patience ceases to be virtue.
Theological Discussion In Chicago.
Chicago is continually the theatre OF sensations.
1t Is now in fever upon the subject Of theology It
seems that tfie Rev. DR.. McMullen (Roman Catholc)
took umbrage at something said by the Rev. Dr. Mat
tison (Meth0dist) and ncontinently challenged him
to discuss the merits Of their respective faiths Mr.
Mattison not over cOurte0usly consented upon the
condition that the question should be put In this
form els R0manism corrupt form OF Chris
tanity-in other words, no Chrstianitys" or course
DIR. McMullen rejected this condition as insulting
He, however, renewed his original proposition and
gave his fellow doctor lesson In good breeding by
rendering him the free use OF his library before and
after the discussion. The Methodist champion de-
clines to avai himself OF this offer to debate at all
except upon the terms which he had already indi-
Gated. Here the matter rests
"Attack ON the Protestantism Of the British
Sovereign
Under the above heading the London Globe pub.
fishes the following:-
The real spirit and purpose OF the present aggression
the PROTESTANT and constitution of the realm
receives significant exposition from the resolution
which Sir Colman OLoghlen proposes to move In
committee on the Promissory Oaths bill The fol-
lowing Is the text-"After the passing Of this act
Sovereign or Great Britain and Ireland shall be re-
quired to take, make or subscribe at their corona
ton, or on the first day OF their first Parliament
whichever shall first happen, any other time, the
declaration commonly called the Declaration against
Transubstantiation and the Invocation OF Saints and
the Sacrifice OF the Mass practised In the Church
OF Rome, anpthing In the Bill OF Rights Act OF
settlement to the contrary in anywise notwitstand-
Ing"