The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-05

choir of men and boys vested In surplices enters
advances, up the middle aisle till it reaches the
seats called stalls before the chancel, where the
procession finds Its seats the congregation being ex
pected to stand until the chOristers are seated The
Bishop objects to the proc essiona singing as being
contrary to the rubrics, and to the vestments as
much for invasion Of the dignity Of clerical MILL
merry as that, when the surplice becomes no longer
Sle daImstic and G te which are regarded as en-
blemzing the doctrine that the holy communion Is
eucharistic sacrifice offered by the oficatng priest
movement in lS46, refused to consecrate church
in which the communion table was replaced by an
altar-shaped structure because II was intended to
support this same doctrine
Basis of Union Between Reformed and
United Presbyterian Churches.
The following basis Of union was reported on the
first inst by the joint committee Of the Reformed
and United Presbyterian Churches:-
Resolved, That these churches agree to form an
organic union on the basis OF the principles en-
braoed in their respective testimonies and the other
Resolved, That these churches, when united
shall be called the United Presbyterian Church,
aDa the United caSycs and a
shall be called the General Assembly Of the
United Presbyterian Church Of North America.
Resolved, That the testimony of the United Pres
byteran Church shall be acknowledged as the test
Resolved That for the present the substantial
agreement Of the testimonies Of these respective
churches being recognized congregations IN the
may be most conducive to their edifcation.
Resolved That the different boards and institu-
lions Of the respective churches shall not be affected
by this union, but shall have the control Of their
funds and retain all their corporate or other rights
and privileges until the interests of the Church shall
Al the articles were adopted unanimously except
postponed till the next meeting, in November.
American Bible Society.
The stated meeting of the Board OF Managers was
held at the Bible House on the I'd inst, william
Whtock, Jr.. in the chair. Five new aux
liares were recognized, of which two are in Michi
gan, and in each of the States OF Indiana Iowa
and Alabama.
Interesting communications were received from
Mr.. Thomas NJ. Westrop Monterey, showing the pro-
gress OF the work in Mexico; from Mr.. Andrew NJ
Milne, Montevideo, reporting his labors and removal
to that place; from Rev. r. G. Wilder, Kolapoor
returning thanks for aid in his Bible work, and re.
porting his labors; from Rev. S. G. Damon, Homo
lulu, showing demand for the Scriptures at that port
iagh, Yokohama, with encouraging accounts from
Japan; from Rev. II. BlOdget Peking, giving proof
Of the respect OF the authorities In the empire for the
them freedom OF religion; from Rev. Ii. A.
Shaufiler and others, Of Constantinople, send
ing the annual letter OF the mission In West
ern Turkey, the Bible work; and fro IN Rev.
g. Bliss on that subject and also on the revision of
the Armeno-Turkish Bible, and the harmonizng OF
the Oriental versions and sending resolutions Of the
mission on the same points; from Rev. Z. 7. Has,
ting. Jafrna, with report Of colportage in Ceylon;
the Protestant Bible Society OF Paris.
Grants OF books were made to the Hawaiian Evan
e,y: to the Welsh Missionary Society OF St Louis to
the Tennessee Manual Labor University; ito Missis
sippi Home for Orphans: to the American Tract
Society; for distribution among boatmen on canals
in New Jersey; and many others 10 various parties
especially At the south. The total number granted
fish, spanish, Portuguese, Welsh, Hawaiian, &c.
including eleven volumes for the blind, besides
Others To the amount of $50 for Pickens County Bible
Society Of Alabama.
The American Missionary Board mt Consian.
tinoplc and the Hon. X. Joy Morris.
The following resolution was adopted May % last
by the American Missionary Board at CONSTANT
nople:-
Resolved That the American Mission to Western
Turkey hereby present their sincere thanks to
Hon. +. Joy Morris, Minister Resident Of the United
States at Constantinople, for his prompt and ener
getc action In the OF the assault the house OF
ne n,e az az EsS IN mo- a, last
secured the protection Of American citizens IN Eu
ropean Turkey.
cal people the residence OF missionaries at Eski
Zaghra, about one hundred miles from Adrianople
and which put In danger the lives OF their families
and which, II not promptly punished, would have no
doubt resulted in serious loss OF life The Ameri-
can Minister took energetic measures IN concert with
the British C0nsel Mr.. Blunt, at Adrianople, In con-
sequence OF which the rngleaders all arrested
ana properly punished. The aim Of the mob 70
foiled and since then the respect for the American
name and representative in Turkey has wonder
fully Increased.
Religious Notes.
The viii OF General AbijRh Thompson has been en-
tered for probate at the Probate Court, East Cam
bridge, Mass, and the affidavit accompanying IL
shows that he had died possessed Of property the
value OF $4,000 He gave several sums for charita
Society," % The i Home Missionary society," 81 tS
Warren Academy, $40, 900; town OF Woburn for the
cemetery. $4,000; First Congregational church Of
sabbath school books. The remainder OF the large
fortune was given to his children, grandchildren and
sisters, in sums OF from $500 TO $4,000.
project ia said to be on foot In London for hold.
ing great demonstration at the Crystal Palace on
an early day In July, las combined public mani.
faith restored to England at the Reformation"
A Berlin letter Of June 1s says:-Mr. Knak, the
clergyman who lately astonshed us with the state
EARTH has found colleague TO endorse his peculiar
views. The Rev. Mr.. Straube, OF Falkenhagen, has
published an advertisement In the xre,z zett,ing in
which he says II 10 quite mistake TO suppose that
Mr.. Knak stands alone, OF that be spoke fnconside.
rately and in the hurry Of the moment On the CON
uttered advnedly. and Mr.. strnube rejoces IN the
opportunity Of publicly declaring his hearty assent.
modern astronomers who hold them also and refers
20 Dr. Sch9pner's work entitled "Uranos y published
in Lcpsc ae also to lecture delivered by the same
author N Berlin under the title. The Earth Stands
Flrm.n
A London paper OF June 20 says:-The ceremony OF
christening the infant son Of the Rev II. n. Birch
and Mrs. Birch was celebrated at the Chapel Royal,
ST. James, on Thursday at twelve O'Clock, In the
presence OF numerous circle Of friends the Prince
OF Wales standing sponsor. Mr.. Birch, formerly
tutor, and now chaplain 70 his Royal Hghness, has
been rector OF Prestwfch, near Manchester, since
1852 and il Just appointed by the Premier to the
canonry In Ripon Cathedral. which falls to the
for this turn, in consequence OF the elevation
of Dr. Atlay TO the biehopric OF Hereford The cup
presented BY his Royal Highness TO his godson bears
the following inscfiption:-"Albert Edward Henry
Birch, from his godfather. Albert Edward Prince Of
walesr the Bishop of London, to bis extreme re-